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DU59 VVE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,007 mi
Last recorded111,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,007 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 111,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2023 103,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,664 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 90,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 78,017 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 78,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2018 66,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,844 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 65,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,562 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 61,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,144 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 55,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 47,058 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 28,474 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 VVE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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