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AV59 DVY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,308 mi
Last recorded52,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 47,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,021 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sided (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 41,927 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear shock absorbers corroded but function is not effected

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,783 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 41,783 miles

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

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

Slight weep from clutch slave cylinder pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,589 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 41,588 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,362 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 41,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,748 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 40,748 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,833 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 37,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,853 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 30,901 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished.

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside front tyre perished.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,901 miles

nearside front tyre perished.

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside front tyre perished.

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,104 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 DVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc 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 AV59 DVY, 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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AV59 DVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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