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DG59 RDU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,338 mi
Last recorded139,338 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 139,338 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 139,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 136,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,816 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 131,814 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,552 miles

brakes may require service

front exhaust flex joint deteriorated

front subframe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,297 miles

brakes may require service

front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 124,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

brakes may require service

front subframe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,227 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 118,227 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front upper subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 115,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,683 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

near side rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

near side rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall and worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2019 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

near side rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

near side rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall and worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,671 miles

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

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

Subframe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,085 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limits

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear shocker casings corroded and damp

Slight play in o/s/f droplink

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,934 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres close to legal limits

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear shocker casings corroded and damp

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,929 miles

Engine oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,929 miles

Engine oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,156 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,651 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,069 miles

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 RDU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

DG59 RDU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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