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DU59 XOJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,001 mi
Last recorded79,001 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 XOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive-shaft oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top-strut mount play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Top-strut mount play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 79,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive-shaft oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top-strut mount play

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Top-strut mount play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 72,214 miles

Offside Front Top-strut mount play

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive-shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 72,213 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Top-strut mount play

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive-shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,729 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 65,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 53,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2017 53,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,643 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,585 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 17,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,603 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 XOJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol 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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

DU59 XOJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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