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DU59 YXD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 129,948 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 129,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 112,470 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 5 Oct 2022 95,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,227 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box & fuel tank heat shields becoming insecure.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 86,183 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box & fuel tank heat shields becoming insecure.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 85,248 miles

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

exhaust rear box & fuel tank heat shields becoming insecure.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,834 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,520 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,798 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,505 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YXD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXD, 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 YXD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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