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DG59 RGV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,125 mi
Last recorded68,125 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,125 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 68,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 59,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 56,973 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slight lip and corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2021 53,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 53,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 45,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,203 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in nearside and offside Macpherson strut upper mountings

Fail 10 Jan 2020 43,203 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in nearside and offside Macpherson strut upper mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front Macpherson strut suspension mounting slight movement at the upper attachment.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,316 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 26,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,837 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 22,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,983 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre no visible cords

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

water in offside front headlamp not affecting beam image

Fail 3 Sep 2013 16,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cuts in offside rear tyre no visible cords

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

water in offside front headlamp not affecting beam image

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,485 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 RGV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

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

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