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DK59 BSU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,081 mi
Last recorded54,081 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 BSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,081 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected oil filter housing/oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box has small hole due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 54,081 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected oil filter housing/oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box has small hole due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 53,467 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 51,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 47,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 43,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 38,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,456 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,695 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 24,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 12,166 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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DK59 BSU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK59 BSU, 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 DK59 BSU registered?

DK59 BSU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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The MOT history for DK59 BSU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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