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DU59 HZB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 HZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 99,019 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,187 miles

Under bonnet breather pipe badly split.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 92,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,199 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 89,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,783 miles

Front valance loose

Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front valance loose

Nearside Rear Tyre outer tread badly perished (Border line fail)

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,354 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 71,191 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 55,660 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 55,493 miles

All direction indicators not working OSR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working NSR UPPER (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / ALSO FAILURE ITEM AS OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,158 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,990 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 HZB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 HZB, 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 HZB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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