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DE59 FBJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,629 mi
Last recorded93,629 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,629 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 93,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,113 miles

near side front tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2021 71,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,464 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 65,463 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,683 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 56,683 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,101 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak ()

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 12 Oct 2016 54,101 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded/holed (7.1.2)

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,225 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,827 miles

off side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,884 miles

both breather pipes swollen

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 FBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

DE59 FBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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