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DE59 VFK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,566 mi
Last recorded116,566 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 VFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 116,566 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 116,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and nail in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 109,784 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 109,784 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,783 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,526 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,666 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,599 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box leaking from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box leaking from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 86,255 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box leaking from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 50,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,403 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 27,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2012 20,600 miles

both front inner brake discs in poor condition

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 VFK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE59 VFK, 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 VFK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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