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DU59 GWF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,758 mi
Last recorded118,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 GWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 118,758 miles

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

Nearside Front head light slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2025 118,758 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front head light slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,755 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Subframe bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

nearside and offside headlight brackets broken but head light still secure

Fail 26 Jul 2023 107,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

nearside and offside headlight brackets broken but head light still secure

Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,500 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 102,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 88,612 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r shocker cover off

Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,316 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,211 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 57,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,196 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,014 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)

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 GWF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 GWF, 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 GWF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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