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DV59 OAL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,055 mi
Last recorded43,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 OAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 43,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 40,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,229 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 37,228 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,213 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 31,888 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 31,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s and n/s front tyres heavily perished

Fail 25 Jul 2019 30,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s and n/s front tyres heavily perished

Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,775 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 30 Jul 2014 25,627 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,313 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 24,313 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,580 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 OAL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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