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DU59 LXR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,369 mi
Last recorded108,369 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 108,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top-mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,022 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,800 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 98,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,925 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 92,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,798 miles

FRONT PADS 70/ WORN/ OFF/S/FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,149 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,568 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 58,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine brether pipes split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,708 miles

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

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 LXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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