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DK59 TYA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,140 mi
Last recorded102,140 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,140 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 101,998 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,217 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension leg mounting has wear

Fail 31 Jul 2024 82,217 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension leg mounting has wear

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,988 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 68,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,592 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 64,592 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,861 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 61,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip in shock absorber missing , pipe secure in metal holder at time of test

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

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

Offside Front brake hose retaining clip in shock absorber missing , pipe secure in metal holder at time of test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,858 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 55,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (2.7.3)

coil spring broken o/s front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,375 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 TYA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TYA, 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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DK59 TYA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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