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DK09 TWP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,720 mi
Last recorded96,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 TWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,720 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 96,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 92,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 92,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 27 Feb 2023 85,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,330 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf worn below limit of 1,6mm on edges but tyres are step tread (5.2.3 (e))

lift and play noted to nsf and osf top strut mounts

Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flei and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf worn below limit of 1,6mm on edges but tyres are step tread (5.2.3 (e))

lift and play noted to nsf and osf top strut mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,868 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 73,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,806 miles

cracks noted to rear tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,443 miles

osf tyre close to limit

Fail 20 Feb 2017 61,441 miles

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

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,331 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,538 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drivers side rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

passenger side rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,166 miles

front o/s and n/s brake pads slightly low

slight play in the front o/s and n/s shock absorbers tops

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 TWP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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