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DU59 VKG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,804 mi
Last recorded143,804 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 143,804 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 143,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 135,110 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 135,110 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 118,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,167 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,804 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r shock light misting of oil

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f top shock mount wear

Fail 23 Aug 2019 105,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 capless bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f top shock mount wear

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,869 miles

Offside Rear shock light misting of oil

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre's heavy cracking

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre's edges heavy cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,495 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VKG 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 77.8%.

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

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