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DU59 VPP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,674 mi
Last recorded152,674 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 152,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 143,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 135,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 128,922 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 128,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,490 miles

Driver's seat belt slow to retract

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discoloured (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in offside front top suspension mounting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discoloured (0.1 (b))

Slight play in nearside front suspension mounting

Undertray not fully secure centre exhaust heat shield has one broken fixing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 123,490 miles

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

Driver's seat belt slow to retract

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discoloured (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in offside front top suspension mounting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discoloured (0.1 (b))

Slight play in nearside front suspension mounting

Undertray not fully secure centre exhaust heat shield has one broken fixing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 119,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,869 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))

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

both rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,112 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,536 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 89,536 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,527 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,084 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 56,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 43,126 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)

Play in offside front top suspension mounting.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,126 miles

Play in offside front top suspension mounting.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,248 miles

Both front tyre treads getting worn.

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 VPP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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