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DK59 TYW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,663 mi
Last recorded136,663 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 TYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 136,659 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hatch door cannot be opened from outside

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,400 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also worn (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Rear Hatch door cannot be opened from outside

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 120,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both have slight leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,714 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,538 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,154 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 64,154 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear and nsf indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,481 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 50,481 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,425 miles

nearside front tyre at 3mm

rear tyre treads perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre at 3mm

oil leak at oil pressure switch

rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,220 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 TYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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