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DV59 EWZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,438 mi
Last recorded94,438 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,438 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 94,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,026 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 88,023 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 81,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 74,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 67,101 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 67,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 61,997 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 61,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,750 miles

Central exhaust box slightly corroded.

under covers.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front offside front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,013 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,173 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 28,173 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,542 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 EWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EWZ, 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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What year was DV59 EWZ registered?

DV59 EWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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