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DK09 SKZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,159 mi
Last recorded53,159 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 SKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 53,159 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 50,067 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 50,062 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 47,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 44,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,303 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Fail 11 Feb 2022 41,227 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 38,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 35,724 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 35,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,479 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 27,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,753 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 17,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,499 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 SKZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK09 SKZ registered?

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

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