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DK59 UTY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,356 mi
Last recorded127,356 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,356 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 127,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,239 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 111,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,085 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,763 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 72,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,240 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 61,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,190 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,240 miles

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

front anti roll bar links deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

Fail 6 Sep 2018 47,240 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective engine breather split (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front anti roll bar links deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,201 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

front brake discs rusty on inner face and pads wearing thin

some play in top strut mounts

Fail 5 Sep 2017 42,201 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing low

front brake discs rusty on inner face and pads wearing thin

some play in top strut mounts

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,697 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,922 miles

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 UTY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UTY, 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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What year was DK59 UTY registered?

DK59 UTY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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