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DV09 YZE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,696 mi
Last recorded111,696 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 111,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ Pipe Going Into Backbox. Exhaust System Is Heavily Corroded/Deteriorted. x1 Forward Mounting Bracket Is Also Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 'Holed'/Excessively Corroded @ Offside Front Lower Arm, Forward Bush Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Excessive Clear/White Light Emitted (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts To Ply/Cords In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside Front (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. Tyre Also Has Multiple Small Cuts In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Rubber Spring Seat/Mounting Is Deformed/Deteriorated/Incorrectly Seated

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 103,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp & stop lamp Light intensity reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 103,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp & stop lamp Light intensity reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 91,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 84,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 84,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 72,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 54,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,794 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,869 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2012 24,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YZE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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