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DU59 VPZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,280 mi
Last recorded116,280 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 116,280 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 104,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 95,578 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 95,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,344 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,350 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,350 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 60,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,957 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 32,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VPZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

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

Is DU59 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU59 VPZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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