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DU59 WZD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 97,155 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,412 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,412 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. replace with spare (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,018 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 77,761 miles

exhaust back box outer skin pealed off

Fail 8 Oct 2018 77,761 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin pealed off

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,625 miles

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

Offside Front spare wheel fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,625 miles

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

Offside Front spare wheel fitted

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lamp lens slightly damaged (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated or corrosion.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 50,456 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2014 50,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre damage to side wall

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,123 miles

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

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

condensation in near side rearlamp

Fail 27 Sep 2013 44,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,168 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 WZD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WZD, 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 WZD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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