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DG59 JCU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,248 mi
Last recorded47,248 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 JCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 47,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 43,797 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 42,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 42,108 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% No effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,424 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,095 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,294 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,074 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,708 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 JCU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DG59 JCU, 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 DG59 JCU registered?

DG59 JCU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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