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2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,122 mi
Last recorded105,122 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,122 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened an back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 105,122 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened an back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 105,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and incorrectly aligned with shock absorber but not affecting steering or suspension

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

Oil leak, but not excessive entire underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant system contaminated

engine very noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,072 miles

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

coolant system contaminated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and insecure

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and insecure

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gases

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2023 95,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

coolant system contaminated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and insecure

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and insecure

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gases

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2022 88,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flex pipe worn

Fail 22 Oct 2022 88,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust flex pipe worn

Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,619 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,281 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,831 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,366 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r & n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre wall slightly has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 24 Feb 2018 59,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r & n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre wall slightly has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 54,045 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 49,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seatin n/s/r unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,976 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,976 miles

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

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 FVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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