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DG59 JFU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,314 mi
Last recorded141,314 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 JFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,314 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 141,314 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 135,404 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 135,404 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2023 130,073 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,253 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 124,249 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged center seat belt wont lock into seat belt stalkj (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,393 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 119,374 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,332 miles

Rear exhaust back outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,289 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 101,148 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 101,137 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 91,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f flexible brake pipe twisted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,095 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,515 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,122 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 JFU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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