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SV59 DBU

2009 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,917 mi
Last recorded73,917 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan80,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 62,472 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Vehicle has additional underbody protection applied throughout, obscuring view of various testable components

Pass 25 May 2023 57,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2023 57,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2021 52,338 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2020 48,374 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at n/s lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,034 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 21 Aug 2018 40,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,602 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished between treads

exhaust front mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

slight drag on offside front brake

Fail 23 Aug 2017 35,601 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished between treads

exhaust front mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,456 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2016 31,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,893 miles

EML on

front discs pitted

Fail 29 Aug 2014 22,448 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,448 miles

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)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 18,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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SV59 DBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 80,096 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV59 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV59 DBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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