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DE59 ETJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,762 mi
Last recorded77,762 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 77,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 69,380 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

damage to bumper area

Pass 15 Jun 2023 61,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 55,127 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 53,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,715 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,880 miles

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

near side rear brake light suspect contact

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all tyres original week 33 or 38 2009 suggest replace all 4 tyres

baby seat belt un-checked

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,887 miles

N/S/F wiper blade poor

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to fully check with wheel on (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

TYRES still all original suggest replace next year

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,158 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight play o/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,962 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 ETJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE59 ETJ, 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 DE59 ETJ registered?

DE59 ETJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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