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DK59 UFB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,708 mi
Last recorded139,708 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 139,708 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion front and rear sub frames (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 136,654 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 136,465 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 130,653 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 130,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate slight damage

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,413 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer side panel slightly dented

Fail 13 Sep 2022 109,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer side panel slightly dented

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,748 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 105,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,320 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 101,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,228 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front subframe corroding

rear brake ferrules corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,228 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front subframe corroding

rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 56,893 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete seatbelt cut completely (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,222 miles

offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,439 miles

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

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 UFB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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