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DN59 NOU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 NOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 112,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,553 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 83,630 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,373 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,759 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 79,759 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2019 76,626 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 76,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 May 2018 74,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2018 74,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear heatshield insecure

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,579 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 65,911 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,196 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,584 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 NOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

DN59 NOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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