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DA59 HDY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,136 mi
Last recorded59,136 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 HDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,136 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake warning lamp on/off intermittent fault

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

The previous oil pressure switch leak has caused the wiring loom to be contaminated with oil. This may cause wiring/electrical issues in the future.

Fail 14 Feb 2026 59,136 miles

Emissions unable to be completed E.M.L LAMP INDICACATES A FAULT (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive PRESSURE SWITCH /AND GEAR BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 54,395 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 54,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 49,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 47,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 43,241 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 35,104 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,561 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,184 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 HDY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

DA59 HDY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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