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DV59 MLU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,707 mi
Last recorded112,707 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,707 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 112,628 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,312 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Nov 2019 104,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Nov 2018 96,079 miles

rear shockers slight misting

Fail 15 Nov 2018 96,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear shockers slight misting

Pass 4 Nov 2017 87,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,064 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 80,064 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner door pull handle damaged but door still opens

Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,762 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

nearside driveshaft seal leaking.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

nearside driveshaft seal leaking.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,682 miles

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

engine management light on dash

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on dash

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,397 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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