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DU59 SZL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,510 mi
Last recorded109,510 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 SZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 109,510 miles

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

Rear wiper blade missing.

Fail 1 Jul 2021 109,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,898 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 98,898 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,487 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

drivers seatbelt retracts slowly

interior mirror insecure

item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front suspension upper mounting play when vehicle jacked

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,405 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 71,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,954 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 63,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,366 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2012 34,940 miles

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

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 SZL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

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

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