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DV59 NLM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,994 mi
Last recorded66,994 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,994 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,770 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 61,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,208 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 53,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,703 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 47,701 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

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

exhaust brackets corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,449 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 26,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 26,984 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,922 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 NLM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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