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DK59 VHE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,738 mi
Last recorded34,738 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 34,738 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 32,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 31,631 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 31,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 29,616 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,618 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,264 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 27,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,508 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 25,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,012 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,741 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both strut (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,376 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 VHE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

DK59 VHE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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