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DU59 GXA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,091 mi
Last recorded123,091 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 GXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 123,091 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 118,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 112,820 miles

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

Rear Minor cracks both rear tyres, nail in drivers rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2024 112,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Minor cracks both rear tyres, nail in drivers rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,126 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,669 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,713 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 87,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,066 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,100 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,100 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,738 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 54,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,096 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,995 miles

Nearside 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 GXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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