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DK59 VGJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,495 mi
Last recorded52,495 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 52,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emission pipe split

Pass 20 Feb 2024 43,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 36,706 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavily and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking heavily and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 30,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavily and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking heavily and worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 24,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 20,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 19,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 18,215 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 18,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 17,210 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 17,210 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 12,783 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 8,267 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 VGJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK59 VGJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK59 VGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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