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DU59 VFM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,601 mi
Last recorded73,601 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 73,601 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 64,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 64,119 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,142 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 58,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,669 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,257 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 45,254 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,293 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,084 miles

front discs look worn

power cable routed through drivers door shut

Fail 5 Aug 2014 29,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs look worn

power cable routed through drivers door shut

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,187 miles

air filter loose / sub and amp loose in boot

front pads appear low

movment at osf top shockmount

nsf headlight poor pattern

Fail 9 Aug 2013 17,187 miles

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

air filter loose / sub and amp loose in boot

front pads appear low

movment at osf top shockmount

nsf headlight poor pattern

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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