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DV09 YZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front flexi brake hose not secured in or attached to bracket

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (advise to monitor and have repaired before the next mot) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose not located or secured in retainer

Fail 11 Nov 2022 120,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has three cuts exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose not located or secured in retainer

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant temperature light came on at end of test

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,840 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,198 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 109,192 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,505 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,221 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 93,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,528 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 90,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 83,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,856 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,040 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 YZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZU, 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 YZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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