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DG59 RHF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,775 mi
Last recorded84,775 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,775 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

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

noise from engine ( timing chain worn )

Fail 11 Dec 2020 76,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

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

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

noise from engine ( timing chain worn )

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,031 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 73,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

timing chain noisy?

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,096 miles

tailgate lock not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cuts

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface tears in tread (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leak at front

Fail 7 Dec 2018 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cuts

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface tears in tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight exhaust leak at front

tailgate lock not working

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

engine malfunction light on

oil light on

Fail 27 Oct 2017 60,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

engine malfunction light on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,339 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 58,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,049 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,316 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 42,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,596 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,134 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 RHF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RHF, 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 RHF registered?

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

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