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DN59 EJA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,881 mi
Last recorded71,881 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 71,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,146 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 71,142 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 66,652 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak slight leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 57,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 51,262 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective spare flat ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,707 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2017 46,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2015 34,163 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 29,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 23,792 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 EJA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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