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DN58 EMJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN58 EMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,694 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 95,694 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,054 miles

front sub frame rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,054 miles

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

front sub frame rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,936 miles

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Front & rear tyres different speed ratings

Front suspension bed corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Front & rear tyres different speed ratings

Front suspension bed corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Position light inop

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,136 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,149 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 23,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,793 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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DN58 EMJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN58 EMJ, 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 DN58 EMJ registered?

DN58 EMJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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