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DG59 WPJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 WPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 89,144 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,952 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 86,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bad engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,675 miles

Nearside Front Drop link ball joint siezed

Offside Front Incorrect bolt fitted in bttom baill joint/ secure at time of test

Oil Pressure switch leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2023 77,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Drop link ball joint siezed

Offside Front Incorrect bolt fitted in bttom baill joint/ secure at time of test

Oil Pressure switch leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,912 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 61,777 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 61,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 57,882 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 57,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,824 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NSF and OSF (2.5.A.1c)

OSR valve stem deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2018 49,824 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NSF and OSF (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

OSR valve stem deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,881 miles

Nearside Rear near side rear inner wall of tyre bulge

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 45,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear near side rear inner wall of tyre bulge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,661 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 33,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,747 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,213 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 WPJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 998cc 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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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