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DV59 LZW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,396 mi
Last recorded103,396 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 LZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 103,396 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,370 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 92,271 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,649 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,484 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,444 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,300 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,547 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

DV59 LZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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