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DK59 UTM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,817 mi
Last recorded105,817 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 UTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe before last silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet safety catch non existant

drivers side wiper arm not adjusted properly

Fail 29 Oct 2020 105,758 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper corner sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe before last silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet safety catch non existant

drivers side wiper arm not adjusted properly

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper strut mount has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper strut mount has play

secondary bonnet catcfh non existant

Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper strut mount has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper strut mount has play

secondary bonnet catcfh non existant

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,166 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 85,166 miles

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,018 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 72,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,816 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,357 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

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

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre tread cut

offside rear tyre slight out of shape, cracking and sidewall slight cut

Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,758 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 UTM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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