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DG59 TVW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,585 mi
Last recorded82,585 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 TVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 82,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 64,490 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 64,489 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 61,227 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 54,758 miles

excess travel in handbrake leaver

Fail 8 Sep 2018 54,758 miles

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

excess travel in handbrake leaver

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,962 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 46,962 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 36,959 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,792 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine breather hose split

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,153 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 TVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

DG59 TVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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