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DE59 WRL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,446 mi
Last recorded111,446 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 WRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,446 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 111,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,896 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CHANGE (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Leak From Oil Switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Worn Smooth/ CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 87,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CHANGE (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Leak From Oil Switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges Worn Smooth/ CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Pressure Switch Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge Wearing Smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Pressure Switch Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge Wearing Smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,536 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 39,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,921 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,288 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 WRL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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