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DC59 KFU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,797 mi
Last recorded159,797 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 KFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 159,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Rear Exhaust back box delaminating

Fail 16 Sep 2025 159,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Rear Exhaust back box delaminating

Pass 21 Sep 2024 137,477 miles

Rear Exhaust back box delaminating

Fail 20 Sep 2024 137,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box delaminating

Pass 20 Sep 2023 128,635 miles

back box exhaust corroded-front sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 128,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

back box exhaust corroded-front sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,770 miles

exhaust back box and o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 125,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust back box and o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,555 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 121,555 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,796 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,796 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2019 106,881 miles

backbox corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,559 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 90,183 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 90,183 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 77,278 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 77,277 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes lipped

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,231 miles

all four tyres on 2.0mm

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,255 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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DC59 KFU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DC59 KFU, 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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DC59 KFU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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