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DU59 VLB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,414 mi
Last recorded119,414 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 119,414 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 119,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm worn and has play

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 117,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 116,787 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,796 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 113,764 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 100,971 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 100,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,112 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,051 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,261 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,390 miles

rear bump stops worn

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 34,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 VLB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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