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DA59 SXL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,641 mi
Last recorded129,641 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 SXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 129,641 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 125,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,926 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,939 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 71,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,922 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 53,536 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,062 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 25,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 20,796 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,227 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 SXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

DA59 SXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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