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DK59 VEW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,185 mi
Last recorded51,185 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,185 miles

Rear tyres lightly perished

Front tyres perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,173 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front tyres perishing

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

Rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,897 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 47,846 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 31,419 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,197 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 VEW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

DK59 VEW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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