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DU59 FXC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,428 mi
Last recorded127,428 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 FXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 127,428 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 126,232 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,176 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 117,894 miles

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 104,307 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,959 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 89,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,171 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak gearbox sump/ n/s driveshaft seal ()

exhaust flexi corroded and breaking up but not blowing yet

osr tyre cracking sidewall/ between tread 195/55/16

Fail 23 Oct 2017 78,257 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak gearbox sump/ n/s driveshaft seal ()

exhaust flexi corroded and breaking up but not blowing yet

osr tyre cracking sidewall/ between tread 195/55/16

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,188 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,418 miles

Corrossion - Bonnet

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 48,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 36,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 36,669 miles

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 FXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

DU59 FXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is DU59 FXC safe to buy?

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