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DK09 VHN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,770 mi
Last recorded64,770 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 64,770 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 64,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 56,602 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 56,600 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 51,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,264 miles

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 51,122 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock casings corroded but not weakened

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,921 miles

Front suspension hubs surface corrosion x 2

Fail 16 Feb 2021 50,917 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting point corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension hubs surface corrosion x 2

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing and bumper slight damage

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1857014 (5.2.3 (e))

nsr tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge flat spotting 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 48,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge flat spotting 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,405 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 14,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 6,672 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 5,997 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 VHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

DK09 VHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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