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DU59 FWC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,424 mi
Last recorded112,424 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,424 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 112,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 112,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,205 miles

subframe corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 108,205 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

subframe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 103,583 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 103,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OF SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 103,512 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,908 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 86,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 78,601 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bush's perished and split but no excessive movement found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,525 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 65,135 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 65,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,078 miles

2 rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,861 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slightly protruding from car

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 322,631 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear bumper slightly protruding from car

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 39,007 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,007 miles

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

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,462 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 FWC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol 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 FWC, 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 FWC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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