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DU59 VGJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,195 mi
Last recorded121,195 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 121,195 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 121,191 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 115,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 102,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar bottom ball joint dust cover started to come away (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc heavily worn/grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 91,489 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar bottom ball joint dust cover started to come away (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc heavily worn/grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,025 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 81,025 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,059 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 74,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 54,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,809 miles

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

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

scuffs on offside rear of bumper

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,347 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 35,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 25,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 17,446 miles

Engine oil level below max.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 17,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil level below max.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 11,745 miles

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

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 VGJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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