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DU59 TZN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,201 mi
Last recorded48,201 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 48,201 miles

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

Front Subframe covered in underseal

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2026 48,182 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Subframe covered in underseal

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 42,689 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 36,327 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres showing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 36,327 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres showing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 33,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,489 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 32,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 24,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,674 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 22,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,552 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,844 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 16,844 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,167 miles

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

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 TZN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc 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 TZN, 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 TZN registered?

DU59 TZN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DU59 TZN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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