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DU59 AYG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,086 mi
Last recorded182,086 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 AYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 182,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 173,657 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 173,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 165,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 157,082 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 157,082 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 150,693 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 150,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 145,321 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2020 145,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 139,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 127,945 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2018 127,945 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,781 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 117,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 110,583 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 110,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,047 miles

near side front tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,047 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,680 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,671 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air con hose leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 76,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,444 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 AYG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DU59 AYG, 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 DU59 AYG registered?

DU59 AYG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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