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DU59 OAV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,759 mi
Last recorded95,759 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 OAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,759 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 23 Aug 2023 95,088 miles

Front Drive shafts corroded.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And O/S/Front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/Front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And O/S/Front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And O/S/Front Leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 95,088 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Drive shafts corroded.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And O/S/Front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/Front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And O/S/Front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And O/S/Front Leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,635 miles

Both front drive shafts corroded.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And O/S/F. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension leg corroded.

Offside Front Suspension leg corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,723 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,820 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub Frame Showing Signs Of Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 89,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub Frame Showing Signs Of Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker cover / oil pressure switch area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 85,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker cover / oil pressure switch area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,523 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,766 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,203 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,876 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 47,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,551 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads starting to wear uneven on inside edges

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 OAV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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