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DE59 TEV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 TEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 83,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 78,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,549 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 69,544 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,251 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 68,244 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 27,871 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,509 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 TEV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

DE59 TEV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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