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DA59 FRJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,038 mi
Last recorded84,038 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 84,038 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 67,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,038 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))

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,511 miles

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

Front brake application

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scruubed on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,138 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 31 Oct 2020 50,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,582 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces of disc corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shocker cases have corrosion to casings

components underside have surface corrosion

osf shocker cover not seated fully , but still secure

rear wiper smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 31,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm Also worn to no visible tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm Also worn to no visible tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 24,578 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 19,934 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 19,934 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 16,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,759 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,065 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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DA59 FRJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA59 FRJ, 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 DA59 FRJ registered?

DA59 FRJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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