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DG59 WSE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,991 mi
Last recorded93,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 WSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,991 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 93,960 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 90,048 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,161 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 69,161 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,484 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 58,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,164 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 30,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 30,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,942 miles

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)

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 WSE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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