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DV59 LHM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 LHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 117,110 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 117,110 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 110,482 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 100,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,122 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 76,698 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,585 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,807 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 55,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,893 miles

Damage to nearside rear sill

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,742 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 42,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,299 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,816 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 LHM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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