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DN58 SWJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,056 mi
Last recorded80,056 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN58 SWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 80,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 80,056 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 78,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coatings slightly bubbling (both front to rear pipes at joining unions) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating slightly bubbling (pipe to flexible brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 75,993 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe protective coatings slightly bubbling -1; offside front pipe to flexible brake hose 2; both front to rear pipes at joining unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside wiper mechanism/spindle worn but wiper clears windscreen

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper lower plastic mountings to boot floor broken but bumper still secure

Rear exhaust heat shield has two corroded/ insecure mountings (shield resting on silencer at rear end)

Fail 1 Aug 2022 74,794 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe protective coatings slightly bubbling -1; offside front pipe to flexible brake hose 2; both front to rear pipes at joining unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside wiper mechanism/spindle worn but wiper clears windscreen

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper lower plastic mountings to boot floor broken but bumper still secure

Rear exhaust heat shield has two corroded/ insecure mountings (shield resting on silencer at rear end)

Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,567 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 66,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 62,484 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,518 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,849 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,665 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2016 47,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 44,168 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,789 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,179 miles

possible noise from steering column unable to pinpoint

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,890 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 SWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DN58 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

DN58 SWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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