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DU59 SXA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2023 77,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge/3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 75,260 miles

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

rear heatshield rattling

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Jul 2021 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play/knock ()

Fail 3 Jul 2021 69,349 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint insecure/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play/knock ()

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,086 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 64,048 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,670 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 59,624 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,198 miles

Central play in hand brake lever

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,445 miles

n\s\r shock absorber severly corroded at bottom

Fail 8 Apr 2016 47,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n\s\r shock absorber severly corroded at bottom

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,230 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,008 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 40,008 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 37,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,760 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 SXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SXA, 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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DU59 SXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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