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DE59 SJX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 SJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 74,037 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,287 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,884 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 53,884 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WING MIRROR DAMAGED SHARP EDGES COVERD WITH TAPE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHERS (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,221 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Mar 2020 46,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ALSO CORRODED AND LOW DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,488 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 40,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 29,102 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 10,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 5,300 miles

inner faces of front discs corroded and worn

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,460 miles

front discs starting to corrode inner face

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 SJX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

DE59 SJX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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