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DG59 RFE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,473 mi
Last recorded101,473 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 101,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,971 miles

Nearside Front 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))

coolant

Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,979 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,312 miles

Center exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2022 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Center exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,448 miles

Center exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2021 93,448 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Center exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,494 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,537 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 65,341 miles

Rear tyres perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 65,341 miles

Rear tyres perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside front (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,821 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,367 miles

n/s/r shocker cover partially adrift

surface rust on rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,222 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,087 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 RFE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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