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DU59 PLV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,492 mi
Last recorded120,492 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,492 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 120,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 113,090 miles

Offside Rear shock abs outer cover loose

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear silrncer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,066 miles

Drivers door lower edge corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage of gases.

NS outer sill and outer bodywork damaged.

OSR Bump rubber deteriorated, and shock absorber shroud adrift.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 107,066 miles

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

Drivers door lower edge corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage of gases.

NS outer sill and outer bodywork damaged.

OSR Bump rubber deteriorated, and shock absorber shroud adrift.

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 85,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box deteriated/corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,797 miles

exhaust back box deteriated/corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,302 miles

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 PLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

DU59 PLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is DU59 PLV safe to buy?

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