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DU59 FVX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,708 mi
Last recorded102,708 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 FVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 102,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 98,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 94,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 94,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 84,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,364 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,584 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 61,584 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off side front top mount has slight play

Pass 9 May 2018 45,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,641 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,362 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 37,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot lid can not be opened from the outside.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,243 miles

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 2 May 2014 29,029 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,019 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 23,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FVX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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