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DU59 OCW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,442 mi
Last recorded117,442 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 117,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 113,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 113,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 110,837 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,634 miles

n/s f wheel touching plastic wheel tub

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,805 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,084 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,585 miles

Exhaust system is rusty and corroded.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system is rusty and corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,210 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 83,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine noise,presented for test with insufficient oil,1.5lts added

front indicators faded/poor

front tyres worn/low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,498 miles

engine oil very low put in 1 litre

Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,498 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil very low put in 1 litre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,685 miles

put in 1 litre of oil

Fail 4 Sep 2014 42,685 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

put in 1 litre of oil

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,064 miles

Nearside 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 OCW 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 OCW, 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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What year was DU59 OCW registered?

DU59 OCW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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