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DG59 JBV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,498 mi
Last recorded102,498 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 JBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on both rear shock absorber casings

Fail 21 Nov 2025 102,480 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on both rear shock absorber casings

Pass 26 Nov 2024 98,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumpstop Detached

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumpstop Detached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024 98,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumpstop Detached

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumpstop Detached

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,412 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Bumpstops Detached

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,321 miles

Rear Shock Absorber Bumpstops Detached

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 85,321 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorber Bumpstops Detached

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumpstop Detached

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 71,110 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,865 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

nearside front shock absorber top mounting has slight play

nearside rear tyre is 8 years old

offside rear tyre is 9 years old

tyre size: 185/70 R14 88T

Fail 20 Jun 2018 57,865 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

nearside front shock absorber top mounting has slight play

nearside rear tyre is 8 years old

offside rear tyre is 9 years old

tyre size: 185/70 R14 88T

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,687 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre slightly low tread at 3mm

Fail 3 Jul 2017 48,687 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre slightly low tread at 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 4 Jul 2016 39,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,049 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 25,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre near to sidewall (NEEDS NEW TYRE)

tyre size 185 70 14 T

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,169 miles

Advise adjust parking brake

Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,521 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 10,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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DG59 JBV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG59 JBV, 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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DG59 JBV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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