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DV59 FWZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,973 mi
Last recorded126,973 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 126,973 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 126,971 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases suspect front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 126,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 126,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters damaged not readable (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,926 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 117,602 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 117,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,047 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,757 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 103,756 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,376 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside door mirror loose

Oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,865 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing to edges

Coolant leak above gearbox

Front brakes look worn

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

both rear tyres on 3mm and perishing

minor oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,865 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing to edges

Coolant leak above gearbox

Front brakes look worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

both rear tyres on 3mm and perishing

minor oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 83,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 73,144 miles

Centre Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,117 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 65,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,728 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,725 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 FWZ 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 68.2%.

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

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