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DU59 XVA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 XVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 99,106 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower headlamp mount damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 99,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lower mount damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex has exhaust bandage around (temporary repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on front & rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,083 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on front & rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 99,018 miles

Light corrosion suspension

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,845 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 97,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 92,319 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,317 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 84,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,951 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,791 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 65,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,575 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)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 57,575 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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,424 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,419 miles

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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 XVA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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