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DK59 TVW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 TVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 118,887 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 113,501 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 113,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 83,394 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,872 miles

some play both top strut mounts

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,868 miles

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

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)

some play both top strut mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,474 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 TVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

DK59 TVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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