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DK59 UVG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 71,334 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 71,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front washer not sufficient fluid to windscreen

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large a4 sheet of paper reflecting into drivers face

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mot retest done by b beswick on behalf of karl cordingley ,listed items checked only and passed .

Fail 4 Jun 2024 62,802 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle to rear joint blowing, clamp damaged and wrongly placed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unit slightly insecure, mount broken, impact damage (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large a4 sheet of paper reflecting into drivers face

Oil leak, but not excessive pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear missing wiper

Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shocker top mount has play when vehicle raised

Fail 9 Jun 2022 56,198 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking from pressure switch continuously (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shocker top mount has play when vehicle raised

Pass 3 Jun 2021 53,064 miles

brakes discs showing corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2021 53,064 miles

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

brakes discs showing corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2021 53,064 miles

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

brakes discs showing corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2019 52,985 miles

brakes linings to be inspected

exhaust showing corrosion

near side rear tyre outer wall perishing

off side front suspension mounting worn , recommend replacement asap due to condition

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,207 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 50,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link ball joint , lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,134 miles

brakes linings to be checked all round.

slight play detected in suspension drop link ball joints

top suspension mountings worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,476 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 39,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,813 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,799 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 28,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,282 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 24,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,355 miles

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

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 UVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

DK59 UVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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