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DU59 FVJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,530 mi
Last recorded123,530 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 FVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 123,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 123,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,609 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 103,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,204 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,973 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 77,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,093 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 FVJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

DU59 FVJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DU59 FVJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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