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DU59 FVH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 FVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,472 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 80,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front antifreeze low

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,014 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,414 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 70,414 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2017 69,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 69,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,731 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,497 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,497 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 50,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,371 miles

Both front 3mm left

Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,155 miles

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

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

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 FVH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

DU59 FVH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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