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DK59 TYY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,234 mi
Last recorded81,234 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 81,234 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 81,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,234 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,437 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 74,437 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,186 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 61,343 miles

N/S/F tyre has some wear on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,719 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,984 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,758 miles

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

nearside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,680 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 TYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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