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DU59 VPF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,578 mi
Last recorded99,578 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 99,578 miles

Front subframe and lower arms heavily corroded

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

Rear axle and o/s/r spring slightly corroded

Rear heat shield loose

both front shocker slightly corroded

slight coolant leak and oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2026 99,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front subframe and lower arms heavily corroded

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

Rear axle and o/s/r spring slightly corroded

Rear heat shield loose

both front shocker slightly corroded

slight coolant leak and oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2025 97,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 87,654 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 87,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,026 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 68,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise engine idle erratic

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,963 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,958 miles

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

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

advise o/side rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,692 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,199 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,274 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,274 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,536 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front lower sills slightly damaged

offside front outer cv gaiter small weep off grease at drive shaft end

Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside front lower sills slightly damaged

offside front outer cv gaiter small weep off grease at drive shaft end

tyre pressures need checked

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 VPF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VPF, 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 VPF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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