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CV59 DAU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,603 mi
Last recorded118,603 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 118,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 110,141 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 103,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,118 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 98,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,669 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,457 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,457 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,003 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 76,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,355 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,670 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,670 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,449 miles

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

front no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,449 miles

front no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,661 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,352 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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CV59 DAU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CV59 DAU, 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 CV59 DAU registered?

CV59 DAU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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