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DU59 FYE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,449 mi
Last recorded86,449 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 86,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,069 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 30 Jan 2025 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine ROCKER COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,027 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 67,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,243 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,700 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,529 miles

Nearside gearbox diff seal seaping

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,675 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded at mountings

front brake discs corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from gear box

Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from gear box

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,233 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 27,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,649 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 FYE 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 78.9%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

DU59 FYE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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