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DV59 EXC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,538 mi
Last recorded116,538 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 104,307 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective ENGINE BREATHER HOLED AND FUMES INTO CABIN (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE/REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm tread left,tread cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside under tray insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper torn.

spare tyre soft.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm tread left,tread cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside under tray insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper torn.

spare tyre soft.

Oil leak fumes entering cabin. ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,599 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s + n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,319 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has slight cuts on side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,502 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 EXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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