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DG59 RFX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,365 mi
Last recorded104,365 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,365 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,546 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 97,546 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2018 71,242 miles

Heavy oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,241 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive wear front pads (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Heavy oil leak on engine

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Damaged by worn brake pads advise urgent replacement (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 62,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2017 62,377 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 38,001 miles

Engine breather from rocker cover split and disconnected

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear developing

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 38,001 miles

Engine breather from rocker cover split and disconnected

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

Nearside rear tyre has inner tread wear developing

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn / wearing on edges,tyre pressure?

offside rear tyre low on pressure? outer sidewall wearing.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 26,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn / wearing on edges,tyre pressure?

offside rear tyre low on pressure? outer sidewall wearing.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,947 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 17,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RFX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

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

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