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DA59 DKE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,782 mi
Last recorded84,782 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 DKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 84,782 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,815 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly cracked on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,727 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in ball joints/steering joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 75,727 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in ball joints/steering joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,820 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s + n/s very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s + n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s + n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,423 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 62,423 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,281 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 57,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,687 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 49,687 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,500 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,868 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,919 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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DA59 DKE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA59 DKE, 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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DA59 DKE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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