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DG59 RFY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,007 mi
Last recorded78,007 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 78,007 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,725 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,043 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 67,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 62,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 62,587 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 55,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,182 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,699 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 38,699 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on the inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 35,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,087 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 RFY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

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

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