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DU59 XPA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,794 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

exhaust heat shield inscure

Fail 23 Jun 2026 97,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 19 Jun 2025 94,530 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2025 94,530 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2024 91,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside revers light inop

Fail 21 Jun 2024 91,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside revers light inop

Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,664 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Rear heat shield inscure

Fail 2 Jul 2021 81,785 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear heat shield inscure

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,081 miles

Rear heat shield loose

engine noisy

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 9 Jul 2020 79,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

engine noisy

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,513 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

engine rattle

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 76,513 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

engine rattle

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,740 miles

nearside rear light cluster damaged

no reverse lights

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,437 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside stop lamp slightly dim

Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,437 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside stop lamp slightly dim

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,023 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,133 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,144 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/r lamp lens broken.

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 35,486 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/r lamp lens broken.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,467 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 XPA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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