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DE59 VCT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,479 mi
Last recorded91,479 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 VCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 91,479 miles

. rear indicator bulbs fading to white .

Fail 25 Nov 2025 91,474 miles

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

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

. rear indicator bulbs fading to white .

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box holed and blowing . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has splits around the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all indicator bulbs fading to white (x4).

Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,823 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,823 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,511 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 78,511 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box lagging becoming detached

Fail 10 Oct 2019 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box lagging becoming detached

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,404 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,294 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 43,017 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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 VCT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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