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DU59 YXG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,635 mi
Last recorded82,635 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 YXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 82,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 81,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Leg . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Leg. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,908 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,577 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 63,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 34,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,887 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 10,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 3,639 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 YXG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

DU59 YXG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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