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DU59 VRL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,350 mi
Last recorded67,350 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,123 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 62,123 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 56,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage defective

Fail 28 Sep 2019 56,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage defective

Pass 1 Sep 2018 48,985 miles

Front discs worn front

front wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Sep 2018 48,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front discs worn front

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

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,521 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 44,521 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 39,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,082 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres perishing in tread

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2013 25,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres perishing in tread

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,382 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 VRL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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