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DV59 BYL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,950 mi
Last recorded75,950 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,950 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 65,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,601 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,598 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,809 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,423 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 35,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,399 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 14,221 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,937 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 BYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV59 BYL registered?

DV59 BYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DV59 BYL safe to buy?

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