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DE59 KMF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,255 mi
Last recorded37,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 KMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 37,255 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

light corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Dec 2025 36,750 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 32,108 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 32,108 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 28,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner and outer tread worn

Offside Front Inner tread worn

Offside Rear one of three sidelights inop

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 28,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner and outer tread worn

Offside Front Inner tread worn

Offside Rear one of three sidelights inop

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 22,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 18,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 13,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 13,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 9,678 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 6,686 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 6,686 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 4,479 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 21 Dec 2017 4,479 miles

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

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

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Nov 2016 4,067 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated and cracking in tread

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking in tread

Offside Front o/s/f wiper blade split

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 4,067 miles

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

Both front tyres deteriorated and cracking in tread

Both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking in tread

Offside Front o/s/f wiper blade split

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 2,798 miles

all 4 tyres showing slight cracking/deterioration between treads

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Nov 2015 2,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres showing slight cracking/deterioration between treads

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Nov 2014 2,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 2,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 1,732 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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DE59 KMF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE59 KMF, 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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DE59 KMF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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