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DV59 BMU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,024 mi
Last recorded69,024 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 BMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,024 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 69,022 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 68,475 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 68,475 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear shokabsorbers covers adrift

Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 66,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,930 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,799 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,799 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,630 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,012 miles

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

surface corrosion to front brake discs

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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DV59 BMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 DV59 BMU, 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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DV59 BMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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