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DK59 URB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,391 mi
Last recorded62,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 URB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,884 miles

Central Front wiper linkage worn

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 55,884 miles

Central Front wiper linkage worn

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 48,354 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 48,345 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,197 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s and n/s rear shockers corroded but not leaking

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

Fail 9 Nov 2022 40,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

advise front subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s and n/s rear shockers corroded but not leaking

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,656 miles

Front Sub frame heavily under sealed.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 35,650 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 23,097 miles

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 16,859 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 16,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 15,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,126 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 12,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 11,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,077 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 11,077 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,150 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 URB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 URB, 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 URB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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