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AV59 DMU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,056 mi
Last recorded81,056 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,056 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 81,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,663 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

bothside front tyres inner shoulders wearing thin.

Fail 29 Nov 2024 70,663 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside front. (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb could be wrongly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside front inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded bothside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

bothside front brake discs lipped.

bothside front tyres inner shoulders wearing thin.

Pass 28 May 2024 64,987 miles

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 54,896 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,006 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 47,006 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,800 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 42,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,567 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 27,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 25,146 miles

Nearside Rear has cracking/perishing

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,971 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,036 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 10,186 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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AV59 DMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV59 DMU, 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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What year was AV59 DMU registered?

AV59 DMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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