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DK59 UEW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,808 mi
Last recorded43,808 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 43,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,206 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 41,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 41,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 41,005 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,617 miles

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,786 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both just starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 31,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 31,818 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,809 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 27,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 25,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,180 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 UEW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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