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DU59 SZR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,176 mi
Last recorded48,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 SZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 48,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (+Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (+Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 48,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (+Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (+Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front subframe and bottom arms

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Jul 2025 38,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front subframe and bottom arms

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jul 2024 36,798 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 36,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 35,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,941 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 34,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 33,975 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 33,975 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 30,842 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 30,842 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,920 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2015 27,820 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,517 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,265 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 SZR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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