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DV59 BWH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,724 mi
Last recorded91,724 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 91,724 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear indicator beginning to discolor

Pass 12 May 2025 84,335 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 84,334 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 77,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 71,982 miles

rear brakes may require service

Pass 9 May 2022 65,499 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 65,498 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,732 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked, not to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 55,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 55,320 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,761 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,027 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

accident damage to o/s/r light unit and body

Fail 4 Oct 2016 39,027 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

accident damage to o/s/r light unit and body

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,249 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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DV59 BWH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc 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 DV59 BWH, 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 BWH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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