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DG59 RMX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,265 mi
Last recorded95,265 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 95,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,347 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 91,346 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,563 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 87,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,298 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 79,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,906 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,281 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,799 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 62,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,249 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 51,336 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 51,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,503 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 RMX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc 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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

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

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