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DK59 VSZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 105,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 105,669 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,619 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil in coolant reservoir

Fail 25 Jul 2023 101,618 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil pressure light on dash (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil in coolant reservoir

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,453 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 96,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,014 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 94,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,364 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges (195/55/16v)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges (195/55/16v)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 43,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,250 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,460 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 VSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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