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DU59 VTV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,264 mi
Last recorded122,264 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,264 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 113,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

subframe corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2021 113,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

subframe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,513 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on engine

Pass 2 May 2019 106,751 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 106,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,404 miles

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

n/s/f Tyre has slight wear to inner edge

o/s/f Tyre has cuts to inner sidewall cant see any cords and has slight wear to inner edge

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,403 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f Tyre has slight wear to inner edge

o/s/f Tyre has cuts to inner sidewall cant see any cords and has slight wear to inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 99,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 92,572 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 92,519 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 79,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,265 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,265 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,929 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 VTV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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