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DV59 BSY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 BSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,066 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing upper strut top bearings (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,596 miles

Front front exhaust corroded at flexi

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose slight damaged due to not adequately supported (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 93,596 miles

Front front exhaust corroded at flexi

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose slight damaged due to not adequately supported (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

noise from osf steering rack inner joint, ok at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,217 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 82,217 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 70,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 70,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,473 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,688 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 56,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,532 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 26,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,380 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,109 miles

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

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)

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 BSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV59 BSY, 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 BSY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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