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DE59 VCG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,271 mi
Last recorded38,271 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 38,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 33,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,155 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,054 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 13 Sep 2022 31,054 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 7 Sep 2021 30,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,310 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 29,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 27,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,455 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 26,455 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,608 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,180 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,949 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,701 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 VCG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

DE59 VCG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is DE59 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 VCG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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