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DU59 GZS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,120 mi
Last recorded94,120 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 94,120 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,731 miles

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 12 Feb 2024 66,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE TO REAR BOX CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside washer jet partly blocked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bed subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2022 55,394 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 55,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,149 miles

all shocker casings corroded

engine bed corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f suspension arm rearbush worn

Fail 26 Jan 2022 54,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all shocker casings corroded

engine bed corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f suspension arm rearbush worn

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,752 miles

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

front shocker casings corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 44,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

front shocker casings corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 33,570 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 33,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,048 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise n/side of front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2019 32,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise n/side of front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,294 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 29,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 25,983 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 25,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside rear (2.7.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perished and outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre perished and has a cut to the tread

Pass 5 May 2016 22,851 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 22,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 19,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 18,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 18,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 15,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 15,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 13,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 13,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 GZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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