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DG59 JFX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 JFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 97,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 96,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,976 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 85,976 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,790 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 80,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 73,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2017 65,742 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 65,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,291 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2014 44,270 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracks in treads

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,770 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 25,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 JFX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

DG59 JFX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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