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DU59 AYE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 AYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 101,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 101,465 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 96,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,411 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,931 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 87,930 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,941 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 81,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,783 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,760 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 70,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,334 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,553 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,553 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os and ns (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,400 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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DU59 AYE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU59 AYE, 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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DU59 AYE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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