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DU59 SVW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,119 mi
Last recorded106,119 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 106,119 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 106,119 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not in locking position (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 106,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant level low

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,209 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 85,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2018 75,936 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 75,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2017 65,142 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 65,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,454 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 55,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shocker bump stop split

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 52,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front number plate laminate peeling slightly

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking and worn more on edges

Fail 29 May 2015 52,426 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front number plate laminate peeling slightly

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking and worn more on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,180 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

N/S/R UPPER TAIL LIGHT INNOP

Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,751 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 32,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SVW 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 50%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

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

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