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DE59 VGM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 88,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 88,943 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,459 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,271 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken SPRING BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,862 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 75,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated WORN TO DISC (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

timing chain noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,614 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,995 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked nail in tread

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,166 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 18,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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