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DK59 UXO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 136,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,061 miles

Front windscreen has a chip

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 130,059 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front windscreen has a chip

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,436 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 114,745 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,620 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,208 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 69,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 56,638 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 56,446 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4 showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,789 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 45,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 36,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,443 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 22,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

tyre size 195 55 16 87H

Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,000 miles

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

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)

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 UXO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

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

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