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DU59 SXJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 SXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 105,805 miles

Engine bearing noise

Engine coolant leak

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

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Recommend tracking

Fail 30 May 2022 105,805 miles

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

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

Engine bearing noise

Engine coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm on inner edges and inner sidewalls split, recommend replacing (215/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Recommend tracking

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,819 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm. 215/45/17 91w xl

slight play in n/s/f suspension strut top mount

Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,689 miles

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

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (215/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (215/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,944 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth low,3mm

Fail 16 Jun 2018 79,899 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/zr17 91w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth low,3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/zr17 91w xl (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low,3-4mm

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,301 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 54,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 46,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 37,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 37,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,721 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 SXJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 SXJ, 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 SXJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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