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DU59 SVT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,150 mi
Last recorded63,150 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 SVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 63,150 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 62,437 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Monitor front tyres wearing on outer treads!

Fail 25 Nov 2024 62,437 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Monitor front tyres wearing on outer treads!

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cleaned out jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 61,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,614 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 60,614 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,694 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 59,686 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear tailgate lock faulty had to open from inside needs attention

park brake lever has little reserve travel may need adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,445 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,783 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer edge/sidewall(cords or ply not exposed)

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer edge/sidewall(cords or ply not exposed)

Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,781 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge/sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer edge/sidewall(cords or ply not exposed)

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer edge/sidewall(cords or ply not exposed)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 48,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2015 43,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,969 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,969 miles

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

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 SVT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU59 SVT registered?

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

Is DU59 SVT safe to buy?

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