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DK59 VKA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,020 mi
Last recorded99,020 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,020 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 99,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,560 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,896 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All - Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All - Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,948 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,571 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,863 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,187 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 10 Nov 2015 50,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,401 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

nearside rear tyre cracking but ok at test

Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,314 miles

n/s rear tyre showing surface cracks in tread and side walls o/k at test

Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,479 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 VKA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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