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DV59 EXU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

44,764 mi
Last recorded44,764 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 44,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 43,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 41,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 40,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,802 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 37,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,124 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 36,124 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,087 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front head lamp unit has spider net inside

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,276 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,739 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 24,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,504 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 18,504 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

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 EXU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

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

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