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DK59 USV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,746 mi
Last recorded109,746 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 108,062 miles

Front sub_frame corroded

Nearside Front Shocker corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shocker corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 107,370 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front sub frame corroded

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 107,370 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front sub frame corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 105,267 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front subframe corroded

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))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 105,264 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,085 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 103,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,615 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear heatshield loose

Fail 4 Sep 2017 96,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear heatshield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,879 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,891 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,891 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,641 miles

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,591 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 33,591 miles

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

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 USV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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