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DU59 YRR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,299 mi
Last recorded117,299 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 117,299 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 117,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 114,858 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 114,858 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 109,451 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 109,451 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,556 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 93,219 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 93,219 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,066 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,721 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 79,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,055 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 73,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,358 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,621 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 35,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,066 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 YRR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

DU59 YRR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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