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DU59 BEY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,541 mi
Last recorded59,541 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 BEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 59,541 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel high but passes brake test

Fail 25 Feb 2026 59,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

handbrake lever travel high but passes brake test

Pass 6 Feb 2025 55,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 55,263 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 50,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 50,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,649 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 44,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 38,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,876 miles

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

crankcase breather hose split in engine bay

Pass 22 Jan 2020 29,030 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 23,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 21,541 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 21,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 20,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 17,389 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 13,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,299 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 BEY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BEY, 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 BEY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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