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DK59 VNL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,842 mi
Last recorded111,842 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 111,842 miles

Front exhaust leak

Pass 30 Jun 2025 104,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,601 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,811 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 91,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 90,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,121 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 87,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,518 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 82,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,263 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 74,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,093 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,096 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak gearbox

Fail 24 Aug 2017 58,096 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,734 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,432 miles

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

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 VNL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNL, 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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What year was DK59 VNL registered?

DK59 VNL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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