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DU59 VVO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,307 mi
Last recorded132,307 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 VVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 132,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2025 132,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin tatty/deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2024 123,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin tatty/deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2023 112,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 85,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer shield deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2020 85,019 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust outer shield deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,069 miles

nsr tyre wall cracking and tread depth close to legal limit

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,292 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,248 miles

osf top strut mount has movement in upper attachment

osr hand brake slight low effort

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Fail 3 Sep 2016 66,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

aux drive belt cut and requires replacement

osf nsf brake discs excessively corroded and lipped on inner faces

osf top strut mount has movement in upper attachment

osr hand brake slight low effort

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 64,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,248 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,223 miles

osf nsf top strutt mounts have slight lift when jack

Fail 28 Aug 2013 53,198 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf nsf top strutt mounts have slight lift when jack

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link rod

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ns outer brake pad worn thin

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 VVO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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