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DV59 NRN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,228 mi
Last recorded103,228 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,228 miles

Both Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe plastic coating bubbling / deformed, which may be indicative of corrosion, (Monitor and repair or replace if further deterioration occurs) (1.1.11 (c))

Both Rear Direction indicator slightly discolored New orange bulbs recommended (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses have significant corrosion on ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,970 miles

Heat shielding between tank and exhaust partially insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured New orange bulbs recommended (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe plastic coating bubbling / deformed, which may be indicative of corrosion, (Monitor and repair or replace if further deterioration occurs) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured New orange bulbs recommended (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,991 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,842 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 88,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Oct 2020 88,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,031 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 88,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,185 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 83,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,475 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured not side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 55,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,205 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 34,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,660 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 NRN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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