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DE59 TGN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,625 mi
Last recorded53,625 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 TGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 53,625 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,095 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 53,095 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 52,253 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 46,731 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 46,737 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 43,867 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 May 2017 43,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2016 40,338 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 40,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,367 miles

child seat fitted in rear not allowing full checking of seatbelts

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,963 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 TGN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

DE59 TGN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is DE59 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 TGN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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