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DK09 SKV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,393 mi
Last recorded64,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 SKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 64,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,743 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish/crack

slight blow on rear exhaust box join to centre section

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,222 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 55,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,327 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,967 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 43,960 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored by wiper fittings (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 42,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored by wiper fittings (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,035 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,952 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 22,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,889 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,225 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,946 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,258 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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DK09 SKV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK09 SKV, 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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What year was DK09 SKV registered?

DK09 SKV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is DK09 SKV safe to buy?

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