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CK59 YYM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 YYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on both edges, no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,289 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 80,289 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 72,664 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 72,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,549 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front a.c dye on pipe

Front wipers slight judder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

service light on dash?

Fail 14 Jan 2022 60,547 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front a.c dye on pipe

Front wipers slight judder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

service light on dash?

Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 11 Jan 2021 52,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,160 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm apx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front a .c, green leak dye on pipes

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 50,159 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4mm apx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front a .c, green leak dye on pipes

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

SERVICE LIGHT/SPANNER LIGHT ON

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT WIPER CLIPS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 46,130 miles

EML ON/AIRCON DYE ON A/C PIPES

Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,546 miles

boot not opening checked over rear seats boot area

service lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,292 miles

child seats fitted to rear

engine management light on

offside rear lower side light not working

rear boot not opening

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 39,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,690 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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CK59 YYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK59 YYM, 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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CK59 YYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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