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DK59 UWS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,247 mi
Last recorded106,247 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2023 106,245 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 31 May 2022 100,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2022 100,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2021 94,608 miles

Engine noisey

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre to backbox, heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 89,982 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 89,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 84,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive fairly bad oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,677 miles

Front Oil leak of engine ()

Fail 17 May 2018 77,677 miles

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

Front Oil leak of engine ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 69,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 60,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,904 miles

rear indicators white

Fail 28 May 2015 50,904 miles

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

rear indicators white

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,142 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

cuts on n/s front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

boot full not allowing inspection of boot floor

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 UWS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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