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DG59 VNZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,197 mi
Last recorded148,197 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 148,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward & Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective At Subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective At Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 149,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 146,503 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front x member corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 143,938 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 135,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only just meets mot standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 128,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 101,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing makes a slight noise when rotated

Fail 3 Oct 2017 101,198 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing makes a slight noise when rotated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear nearside & offside wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 62,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear offside tyre slightly deformed

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 VNZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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