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DU59 NEJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,426 mi
Last recorded139,426 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 NEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 139,426 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 139,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 133,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 133,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 127,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,389 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 114,199 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also bump stop damaged and shocker shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe X2 near lower arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

front tyres worn low on inner edges 185/65/15

negative battery terminal getting hot when engine running

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,925 miles

front suspension subframe corroded

n/s rear shock absorber shroud insecure

slight coolant around radiator

Fail 21 Aug 2018 97,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front suspension subframe corroded

n/s rear shock absorber shroud insecure

slight coolant around radiator

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front suspension subframe corroded

n/s rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,188 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

Malfunction light on dash

Nearside Rear damper shroud broken

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,642 miles

engine malfunction light on

front tyres worn low on inner edges 185-65-15

rear n/s shocker shroud insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,240 miles

engine malfunction light on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,449 miles

malfuction light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,829 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inside edge 185-65-15

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 NEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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