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DV59 MHJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 64,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 63,011 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 63,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 61,290 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 61,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting and covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 55,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting and covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,293 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 53,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,854 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 39,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,107 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 35,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,374 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 32,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,718 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 28,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,724 miles

n/s/f fog light missing and o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 23 Nov 2012 21,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f fog light missing and o/s/f fog light not working

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 MHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

DV59 MHJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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