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DG59 YVZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,600 mi
Last recorded52,600 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 YVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall by rim. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 52,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall by rim. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively sharp edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 51,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively sharp edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 50,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall by wheel's rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 50,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall by wheel's rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 49,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,346 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2020 47,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,807 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 44,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,137 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 40,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,662 miles

baby seat fitted in rear preventing proper test of rear seat belts

Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,820 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 20,820 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,441 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 YVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

DG59 YVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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