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DV59 FVZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,122 mi
Last recorded103,122 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 103,122 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust bracket snapped off.

Front Exhaust blowing where it enters the flexi section.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust Corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Fluid On Shocker Body/ No Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split Rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords Showing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust Corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,949 miles

Central Rear Bump stop split

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop split

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bump stop split

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop split

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,471 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nearside at driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,328 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nearside at driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 72,328 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nearside at driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,717 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nearside at driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 69,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox nearside at driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,901 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,901 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,141 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 61,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,981 miles

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,962 miles

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

under body pannels fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 47,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body pannels fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,712 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,160 miles

REAR SILENCER LEAKING AROUND SEAM

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON FRONT SUBFRAME

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 FVZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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