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DG59 KOU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,387 mi
Last recorded63,387 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 63,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,926 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 60,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,969 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 55,969 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,143 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 52,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 47,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,015 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2019 38,359 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 20 Aug 2018 34,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,760 miles

front discs heavly lipped

Fail 2 Sep 2016 27,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad below legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad very low (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front discs heavly lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,662 miles

high inbalance on f/ront brakes

Fail 27 Aug 2014 18,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high inbalance on f/ront brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,717 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,418 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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DG59 KOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG59 KOU, 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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DG59 KOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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