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DU59 GZT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,314 mi
Last recorded124,314 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 124,314 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 124,313 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,672 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 110,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 110,278 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring rubber mount not seated correctly

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust mid box skin peeling away

Fail 9 Mar 2023 103,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear spring rubber mount not seated correctly

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant low

exhaust mid box skin peeling away

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,143 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 90,142 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 87,231 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2020 87,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,581 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder ()

front shocks slight corrosion

front subframe slight corrosion

rear shockers slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,440 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f & n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 52,628 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,772 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in the tread

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,290 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 GZT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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