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DN59 BTX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 BTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 94,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 79,978 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,114 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 75,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,146 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 71,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,918 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,625 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing has play

Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,054 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Nov 2016 47,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

oil leake

Fail 14 Nov 2015 42,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

oil leake

Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres cracking between treads

wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Nov 2014 37,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres cracking between treads

wiper linkage worn

Pass 16 Nov 2013 31,568 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2012 25,991 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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DN59 BTX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DN59 BTX, 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 DN59 BTX registered?

DN59 BTX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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