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DF59 AVY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,731 mi
Last recorded159,731 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 AVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 159,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 154,358 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 154,358 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 146,157 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 146,157 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 139,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 135,369 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 135,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 127,332 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 127,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,545 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,624 miles

eml on dash

Fail 2 Nov 2017 106,623 miles

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

eml on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2016 96,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 31 Oct 2015 85,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,508 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 70,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,973 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 36,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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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DF59 AVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF59 AVY, 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 DF59 AVY registered?

DF59 AVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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