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DK59 TYU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,472 mi
Last recorded86,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 TYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,472 miles

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

corrosion across underbody and components

Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,897 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 76,895 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,032 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s sill has surface rust

underside has surface rust in places

Fail 12 Nov 2022 73,032 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s sill has surface rust

underside has surface rust in places

Pass 6 Nov 2021 70,477 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded not excessive

underside has surface corrosion in areas

Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,246 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s sill has surface rust

underside has surface rust in places

Fail 24 Oct 2020 67,246 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s sill has surface rust

underside has surface rust in places

Pass 9 Nov 2019 64,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 64,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,943 miles

Exhaust slight leak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud detached (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,271 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 46,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,757 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 33,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,948 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly flat spotted.

Offside rear tyre is slightly cassolated.

both front brake discs are slightly worn.

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 TYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 TYU, 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 TYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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