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DV59 OAY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,377 mi
Last recorded45,377 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 OAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,483 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 44,089 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 42,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,006 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 41,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,463 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 40,531 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 40,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,456 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 24,265 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 20,432 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 20,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 OAY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAY, 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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What year was DV59 OAY registered?

DV59 OAY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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