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DE59 ESO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 ESO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,773 miles

Boot lid not opening at time of test

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 77,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid not opening at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,442 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,633 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive timing casing and sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 49,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive timing casing and sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 44,048 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,875 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 20,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,735 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked but not showing cords

Fail 23 Sep 2015 18,735 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly cracked but not showing cords

Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,639 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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DE59 ESO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DE59 ESO, 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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DE59 ESO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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