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DU59 VHM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,449 mi
Last recorded185,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 185,449 miles

Front ((front sub frame starting to corrode))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 177,670 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 177,662 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 168,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 159,636 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 159,624 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,506 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 150,499 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 141,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 133,433 miles

offside rear tyre is cracked......

Fail 23 Oct 2018 133,426 miles

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

offside rear tyre is cracked......

Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,023 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the edges......

Pass 7 Oct 2015 105,707 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,759 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges...

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,167 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 VHM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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