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DE59 PFJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,824 mi
Last recorded105,824 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,824 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 105,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,468 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 103,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blowing mid & rear pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also wrong size (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front inner pads appear to be wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe section weak,slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine low oil level,topped up

Fail 5 Oct 2019 96,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front inner pads appear to be wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe section weak,slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine low oil level,topped up

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

ENGINE NOISY -NO OIL ON DIP STICK +1 Lt

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OILY (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BORDER LINE (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED INNER WALL -SMALL SPLITS -195/55/16-87V

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BADLY DETEROIRATED (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 84,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

ENGINE NOISY -NO OIL ON DIP STICK +1 Lt

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OILY (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BORDER LINE (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED INNER WALL -SMALL SPLITS -195/55/16-87V

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BADLY DETEROIRATED (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,723 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDER LINE (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 73,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

E.M.LIGHT ON

NO OIL ON DIP STICK

Nearside Rear TYRE -BADLY DETEROIRATED ON SIDE WALLS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDER LINE (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear BUMP STOP BREAKING UP

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,450 miles

Engine light on

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,563 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 50,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 37,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,366 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 24,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,284 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 PFJ 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 55.6%.

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

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