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DU59 SXE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,971 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 102,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,956 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,213 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,260 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 79,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight leak

oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front suspension top mounts have movement

oil leaks

Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front suspension top mounts have movement

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,268 miles

wear to front brake discs

o/s/f indicator bulb discoloured

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,455 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 38,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,625 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cut in the nearside rear tyre, not large enough to meet fail criteria

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,737 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 31,683 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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 SXE 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 SXE, 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 SXE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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