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DU59 SVO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,567 mi
Last recorded104,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 SVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

battery warning lamp on

oil leak - gearbox area

Fail 25 Jul 2025 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several deep cuts to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

battery warning lamp on

oil leak - gearbox area

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,255 miles

wipers in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2023 91,255 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,325 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 88,301 miles

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

Nearside 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))

coolant water low

engine oil on min level

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 83,646 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended routed behind seat back (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,446 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 73,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,533 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,963 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,042 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,975 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 58,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 49,288 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,808 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SVO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

DU59 SVO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is DU59 SVO safe to buy?

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