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DV09 YYX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 135,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2023 135,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 132,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2021 128,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2021 128,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2020 124,350 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2020 124,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,872 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,024 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,962 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 91,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,050 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,323 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,216 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DV09 YYX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV09 YYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV09 YYX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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