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DV09 YZH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

133,367 mi
Last recorded133,367 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 YZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 133,367 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount not smooth in operation

Pass 8 Jul 2025 127,798 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 127,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 121,020 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 121,020 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 112,651 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 112,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 109,149 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Oct 2021 102,644 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Mar 2021 102,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,364 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2019 96,364 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 90,066 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity upper not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,801 miles

hand brake lever travel high

Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,801 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened excessively corroded and holed at n/s front arm mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Wipers crashing off a pillar

Fail 29 Sep 2016 69,167 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users part of bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Wipers crashing off a pillar

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,614 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight surface cracks no cords exposed

n/s/r tyre has slight surface cracks no cords exposed

Pass 21 May 2013 31,355 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 31,353 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 31,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2012 27,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 27,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YZH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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