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DK59 UHP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,159 mi
Last recorded122,159 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 UHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 122,159 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 121,988 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,743 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,443 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre perished.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 92,443 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Secondary. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,595 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 71,323 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,134 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,944 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,439 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 34,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UHP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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