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DE59 FDJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,370 mi
Last recorded157,370 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 157,370 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rubbing on suspension

Fail 1 Nov 2017 129,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rubbing on suspension

Pass 31 Oct 2016 120,374 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 120,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,467 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,398 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 FDJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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