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DE59 UMJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,621 mi
Last recorded89,621 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 UMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 89,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 87,621 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded all four road coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 81,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 74,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 69,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,486 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 58,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened play top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,077 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,045 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr tyre cracking in traed

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 39,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,019 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 35,019 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 28,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,600 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 UMJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

DE59 UMJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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