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DU59 GMV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,769 mi
Last recorded117,769 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 GMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,769 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 117,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,473 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 106,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,135 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,090 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,595 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,393 miles

Near side rear shock absorber dust guard mount broken

Off side front tyre 78% worn

Fail 28 Aug 2015 51,393 miles

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

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

Near side rear shock absorber dust guard mount broken

Off side front tyre 78% worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,181 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scrubbed

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,234 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 GMV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

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

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