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DU59 VTW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,422 mi
Last recorded80,422 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 80,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,632 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,632 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,469 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 63,718 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 60,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 60,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,818 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,175 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear and nearside rear shocker casings corroded

some engine/under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Fail 9 Jun 2018 34,620 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface area very badly worn / corroded significantly reducing braking surface area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear and nearside rear shocker casings corroded

some engine/under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,688 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,955 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 19,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,493 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 14,435 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracks in tread)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 14,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (cracks in tread)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,871 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,871 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 VTW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

DU59 VTW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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