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DU59 VGK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,585 mi
Last recorded66,585 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 66,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock Absorber Corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 60,323 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts osf slightly worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened slightly damp but doesn't show any signs of leaking and does not affect operation of brake system (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

ns sunvisor not fully secure

Fail 26 Aug 2022 59,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts osf slightly worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened slightly damp but doesn't show any signs of leaking and does not affect operation of brake system (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

ns sunvisor not fully secure

Pass 13 Jul 2021 59,552 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 59,552 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,248 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,198 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,294 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 43,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner faces flaking away (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Coolant leak lower corners of radiator ()

Front Coolant leak lower corners of radiator ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,621 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 39,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,548 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 20,006 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 VGK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

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

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