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DU59 FWX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 130,428 miles

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

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 130,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 115,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,690 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 88,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,303 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,045 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,001 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 FWX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

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

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