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DK59 TPX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,851 mi
Last recorded108,851 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 TPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,851 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 108,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,649 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 106,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 100,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,749 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,285 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 91,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,690 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 76,101 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 76,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,308 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,124 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2014 45,114 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,074 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 33,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,574 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 TPX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 DK59 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

DK59 TPX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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