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DE59 VEY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,961 mi
Last recorded93,961 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 89,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 89,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 84,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Rear Bump stops broken.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 73,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

Offside Front Brake caliper dust cover split.

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

Rear Bump stops broken.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,906 miles

Nearside Rear light unit broken advise replacement

both rear bump stops broken

middle exhaust box blowing at joint and thin/corroded

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Fail 5 Nov 2020 70,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit broken advise replacement

both rear bump stops broken

middle exhaust box blowing at joint and thin/corroded

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken.

Nearside Rear Lamp broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken.

Fail 13 Nov 2019 66,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken.

Offside Rear Bump stop broken.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2018 61,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,054 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriated

Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,888 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 50,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,074 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 VEY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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