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DN59 NWU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,853 mi
Last recorded165,853 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 NWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 165,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 165,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,750 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 145,750 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 128,766 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front wiper arm in poor condition and needs attention.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 123,673 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre close to limit and slightly perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 123,673 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre close to limit and slightly perished

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 123,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low main beam (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,107 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 96,340 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 96,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,410 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2012 62,175 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 62,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

DN59 NWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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