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DV59 BYR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,012 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 89,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,390 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 81,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 81,384 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corrosion hole by front mount for offside front suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber body corroded so that it leaks. (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 74,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,902 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perishing 195/55/16V

Exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing from tail silencer joint

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Both rear tyres cracked and perishing 195/55/16V

Exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing from tail silencer joint

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,863 miles

front tyres 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,410 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,868 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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 BYR 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 68.8%.

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

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