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DE59 UXT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

69,537 mi
Last recorded69,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 UXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 69,485 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 62,298 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 62,298 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,956 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 57,936 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator not working o/s front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,499 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 52,499 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,141 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 48,141 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,436 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 43,495 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 43,491 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper side lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 40,656 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,880 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 37,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 34,563 miles

slight play in front shocker tops

wear to front brake discs

wear to front brake pads

Fail 6 Jan 2018 34,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2017 31,941 miles

CRACKS IN ALL TYRE TREADS

Fail 12 Jan 2017 31,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CRACKS IN ALL TYRE TREADS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,550 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread line

Fail 20 Oct 2015 28,244 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread line

Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,461 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,186 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 15,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 UXT, 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 UXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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