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DE59 GHB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,654 mi
Last recorded134,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 GHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 134,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,654 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 128,338 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 128,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper strut mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper strut mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper strut mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper strut mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 122,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 116,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,779 miles

exhaust system corroded and has a slight blow

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2021 110,777 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and has a slight blow

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,831 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inter exhaust pipe heavily corroded (7.1.2)

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 68,522 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shields insecure

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,982 miles

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover shields loose

Fail 13 Mar 2015 55,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,168 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 GHB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE59 GHB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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