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DV59 NLZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,648 mi
Last recorded100,648 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 NLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 100,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 90,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,072 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 80,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,379 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 73,379 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,056 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 51,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,205 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,111 miles

Both sides rear suspension bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,050 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 30,046 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 NLZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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