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DU59 VSA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,289 mi
Last recorded144,289 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 144,289 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 144,289 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 135,556 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 135,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 128,247 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 128,247 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 111,531 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,193 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 101,193 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,992 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,135 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,389 miles

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

n/s/f disc corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,524 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 VSA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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