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DU59 URO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,465 mi
Last recorded139,465 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 URO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 139,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/s low. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn linkage (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 118,754 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 118,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 110,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,199 miles

Offside Front Lower rear bush staring to seperate from its bonding

Fail 12 Sep 2017 100,190 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower rear bush staring to seperate from its bonding

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,823 miles

O/S/R tyre is cut on sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

O/S/R tyre is cut on sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,735 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,833 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 URO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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