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DK59 UCM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,933 mi
Last recorded67,933 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 67,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers front wiper too long wiping under passenger front wiper. (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant contaminated

oil misting around rocker cover gasket and sump

Fail 21 Feb 2026 67,933 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers front wiper too long wiping under passenger front wiper. Wiper arm/ motor not operating as they should (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

coolant contaminated

oil misting around rocker cover gasket and sump

Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 63,062 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fowling (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,188 miles

Front Cross Member Corroded

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 58,186 miles

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

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

Front Cross Member Corroded

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 55,791 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 55,791 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,098 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 53,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 49,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,363 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 41,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,111 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

play in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,093 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit/perished

oil leak around engine area

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,778 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 UCM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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