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DU59 VUS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,169 mi
Last recorded74,169 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 74,169 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 74,105 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 68,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 68,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 62,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 55,756 miles

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

offside front tyre on the legal limit 195/55r16

Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,105 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 14 Jul 2020 36,105 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,046 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 35,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All tyres are deteriorated with cracks inside tread blocks

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs are worn and heavily corroded on inner brake surface

N/s/f tyre worn on edges, mostly to outer edge

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,965 miles

exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,989 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,524 miles

front brake pads below 50% worn , large lip on discs

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 VUS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 VUS, 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 VUS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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