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DK59 VCZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,721 mi
Last recorded134,721 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 VCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 134,721 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,614 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 107,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 107,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,098 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 88,276 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,300 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,155 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,446 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,015 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,672 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 37,926 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,384 miles

o/s/r indicator pale in color

Fail 14 Sep 2012 303,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r indicator pale in color

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 VCZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

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

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