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DU59 GWV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,932 mi
Last recorded72,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,493 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower wishbones - rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 71,439 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower wishbones - rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 71,347 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,247 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 71,245 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s tyres wearing low on tread on inside and outside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,904 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 34,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 32,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,735 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,462 miles

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

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 GWV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

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

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