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DU59 OBZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 OBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 94,814 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 94,777 miles

Offside Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,987 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 91,978 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 91,364 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,868 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,868 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,702 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,702 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

service over due

Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,646 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,476 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 59,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,025 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 51,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,552 miles

light surface cracks to both rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,139 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,174 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)

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 OBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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