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DG59 RHU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,222 mi
Last recorded77,222 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 77,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 76,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 72,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,043 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 65,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,256 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 62,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,743 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,927 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,679 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 44,679 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,690 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 37,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,012 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 26,101 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,636 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,636 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 RHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RHU, 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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DG59 RHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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