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DE59 KNK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,002 mi
Last recorded110,002 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 KNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,002 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 110,002 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 106,882 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 106,882 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 103,449 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 100,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,171 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 95,171 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 89,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 82,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 71,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 71,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 60,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose slightly cut on outer rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2016 60,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose slightly cut on outer rubber (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 52,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 52,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 42,401 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 42,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 29,993 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 29,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 17,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 May 2011 8,019 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 8,019 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 KNK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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