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DU59 XUZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,039 mi
Last recorded58,039 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 XUZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 58,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 54,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 52,047 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,455 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 48,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 44,118 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 42,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 42,133 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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,941 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING AGE RELATED CRACKING TO THE TYRE RUBBER.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 25,941 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING AGE RELATED CRACKING TO THE TYRE RUBBER.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,994 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE'S ARE SHOWING AGE RELATED CRACKING TO THE TYRE RUBBER.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,916 miles

rear tyres showing cracks between tread pattern

Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,413 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 14,413 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,393 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 XUZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

DU59 XUZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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