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DK59 VBF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,054 mi
Last recorded77,054 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,054 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and off side front slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 76,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and off side front slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,387 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both and off side front slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2024 72,387 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and off side front slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear close to wear bar (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,484 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2022 62,380 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,212 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on legal limit 1.5mm advise to change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,692 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,603 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 40,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,805 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight outer sidewall damage nearside front tyre

slight perishing both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,980 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 15,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,937 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,197 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 VBF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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