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DU59 TBX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,636 mi
Last recorded99,636 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 TBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,582 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,080 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,288 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 69,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,025 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear silencer and missing from fuel tank

Fail 10 Oct 2016 63,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear silencer and missing from fuel tank

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,328 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 39,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,675 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 TBX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

DU59 TBX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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