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DU59 VHN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,514 mi
Last recorded73,514 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 73,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 73,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,723 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 66,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 61,277 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Rear shocker shrouds insecure and bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,296 miles

splitting to n/s&o/s rear shock absorber bump stops

Fail 7 Jul 2021 56,296 miles

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

splitting to n/s&o/s rear shock absorber bump stops

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, worn on shoulders and damaged on inner sidewall 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

No oil on dipstick (topped up 2 ltrs) Engine rattle

Fail 6 Jul 2020 52,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, worn on shoulders and damaged on inner sidewall 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

No oil on dipstick (topped up 2 ltrs) Engine rattle

Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,927 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,940 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 42,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to open bootlid

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,968 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 38,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,547 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,880 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 VHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

DU59 VHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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