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DU59 VTO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,206 mi
Last recorded116,206 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,206 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,626 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leak coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front rattling from engine

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 107,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leak coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front rattling from engine

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,697 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 98,556 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 92,126 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nail in o/side rear tyre tread

O/side front seatbelt fluffing at edges

Slight play in o/side front anti rollbar droplink

Fail 24 Oct 2020 92,126 miles

Nail in o/side rear tyre tread

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

O/side front seatbelt fluffing at edges

Slight play in o/side front anti rollbar droplink

Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,301 miles

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks on tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 83,779 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks on tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,423 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,265 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,106 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 VTO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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