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DU59 LWM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,832 mi
Last recorded155,832 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 155,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 151,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,002 miles

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

front exhaust box outer skin corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,779 miles

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyre treads.

Fail 2 Dec 2019 144,779 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyre treads.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 142,625 miles

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

front exhaust box outer skin corroding

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2018 142,625 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

front exhaust box outer skin corroding

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,616 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

Front /s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 137,830 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 137,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 135,269 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 111,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorber bump stops perished and split

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Dec 2014 111,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber bump stops perished and split

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,081 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,081 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,606 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 55,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LWM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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