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DU59 SWZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 99,811 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhurst shield inscure

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,113 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 91,104 miles

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

Front subframe corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly.

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

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

Rear heat shield slight insecure.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,275 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre, screw in tread.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear registration plate slight damage.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,275 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre, screw in tread.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear registration plate slight damage.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front suspension/strut, slight wear in upper attachment.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front headlight lens deteriorating.

Rear registration plate slight damaged.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,163 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

engine breather pipe split

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

engine breather pipe split

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,474 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,907 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,912 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 35,912 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,393 miles

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

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

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 SWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

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