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DK59 UWZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,033 mi
Last recorded76,033 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 76,033 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shockers very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has general corrosion underneath

Fail 25 Aug 2026 76,033 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shockers very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has general corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,849 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,224 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,930 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 68,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,101 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 64,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lagging/imbalanced by 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,517 miles

front tyres have slight perishing cracks in tread

rear bump stops separated but serviceable

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,950 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 54,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,040 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 UWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

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

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