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DN59 EFC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,247 mi
Last recorded69,247 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,247 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 69,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading high poss ex blow? (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 67,932 miles

Body panel slightly loose Rear bumper - insecure to nearside and offside mounts but not likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo appears slightly corroded [1.1.21 (e) (i)]

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 67,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. steel/spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Body panel slightly loose Rear bumper - insecure to nearside and offside mounts but not likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo appears slightly corroded [1.1.21 (e) (i)]

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working but became operational at end of test (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,613 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 67,205 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot insecure clip

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot insecure clip

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 63,317 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 61,857 miles

Nearside of rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 May 2019 61,857 miles

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

Nearside of rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,607 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,098 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre exhaust joint has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,550 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 51,550 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,368 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,308 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 39,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front wiper linkage insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,193 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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DN59 EFC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN59 EFC, 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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DN59 EFC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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