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DK59 ULO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive serious oil leak , oil level below minimum!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 80,565 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central pipe front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive serious oil leak , oil level below minimum!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,302 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 62,700 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 62,700 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 57,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

e.m.light on dash

Fail 1 May 2018 57,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

e.m.light on dash

Pass 2 May 2017 50,599 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 50,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle part (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,576 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 30,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2013 19,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,975 miles

Nearside 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 ULO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ULO, 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 ULO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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