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DU59 VGV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 137,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 125,611 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 125,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 113,899 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Handbrake travel but not too excess

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 113,899 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Handbrake travel but not too excess

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,080 miles

both front strut top mounts uplift

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 93,453 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel not working (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,797 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,109 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 65,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 57,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 79,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 79,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,161 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear shock dust cover collapsed

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,278 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 VGV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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