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DU59 LXP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,543 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 94,427 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 85,663 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,304 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 78,295 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,665 miles

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

nearside door mirror loose

oil around engine

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,675 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 66,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 53,522 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 45,249 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 45,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,053 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,324 miles

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)

child seat off side rear

Fail 2 Sep 2014 35,320 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

botth front brake discs deteriorated

child seat off side rear

near side front brake binding

Fail 2 Sep 2013 33,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,757 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,301 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,301 miles

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

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 LXP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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