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DK59 BTE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,071 mi
Last recorded85,071 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 85,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 80,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,900 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,517 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,236 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 77,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,492 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 74,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 60,191 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 60,191 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,919 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,425 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,642 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 BTE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BTE, 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 DK59 BTE registered?

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

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