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DG59 VOJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,838 mi
Last recorded129,838 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 129,838 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 129,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 120,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,768 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 99,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,201 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,366 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,855 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 73,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 68,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,505 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,059 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,694 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 35,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,466 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VOJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VOJ, 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 VOJ registered?

DG59 VOJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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