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DK59 VMM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,887 mi
Last recorded117,887 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General rust all under the body

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 109,176 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,117 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant res low ??

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 89,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,818 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Feb 2018 71,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2017 62,706 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (N/S and O/S) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth nearing wear bars (N/S and O/S) (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorber bump stop perished (N/S and O/S)

covers obscuring some components

Fail 11 Feb 2017 62,706 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (N/S and O/S) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth nearing wear bars (N/S and O/S) (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorber bump stop perished (N/S and O/S)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,795 miles

coil spring corroded various (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,890 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 VMM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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