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DU59 TVL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,304 mi
Last recorded77,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 TVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald edges surface cracking advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,335 miles

Offside Front tyre 2.8mm worn edges surface cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 73,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre 2.8mm worn edges surface cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,986 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean off engine and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs and shock absorber's casings corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,473 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor misting starting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slight wear edges

Offside number plate bulb dull

Rear Coil spring corroded both corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 66,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor misting starting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slight wear edges

Offside number plate bulb dull

Rear Coil spring corroded both corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,113 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear registration plate dulling

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

Rear shock absorber casing corroded and bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak engine

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,706 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front bulbs deteriorating colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 58,706 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front bulbs deteriorating colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,901 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 55,901 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,106 miles

1)Exhaust system slight corrosion.(2)Rear shock absorber's covers broken away from foam stops

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 51,106 miles

1)Exhaust system slight corrosion.(2)Rear shock absorber's covers broken away from foam stops

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 46,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 46,427 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,336 miles

Nearside Front seat has a child seat fitted

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 41,336 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front seat has a child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,848 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 32,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,200 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 26,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,325 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 TVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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