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DU59 VLA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 63,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,263 miles

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 14 Aug 2023 57,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,563 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 56,563 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,248 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 53,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,835 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2014 29,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,642 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 VLA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

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

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