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DG59 RHJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,589 mi
Last recorded100,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 100,589 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,877 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 94,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 89,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2021 89,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2020 85,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,617 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 80,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,567 miles

n/s/r shock sleeve detached

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,177 miles

eml on

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve detached

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r shock absorber sleeve detached

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,136 miles

Both front tyre's wearing low on the outside edge

Both rear tyre's cracking on the outside edge and within the tread

Both sides front brake pads look to be wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 48,136 miles

Both front tyre's wearing low on the outside edge

Both rear tyre's cracking on the outside edge and within the tread

Both sides front brake pads look to be wearing low

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,144 miles

washers low to screen

Fail 14 Sep 2012 27,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

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

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