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DK59 VLA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,700 mi
Last recorded86,700 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 VLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,700 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 86,679 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,114 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 74,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,012 miles

both rear tyres have slight flat spots on inner edge of tread

very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,077 miles

o/s/f tyre approching wear markers

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,836 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 22,783 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,111 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 VLA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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