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DK59 VVY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 86,999 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 71,598 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 66,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension Top mount bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 18 Dec 2021 66,222 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension Top mount bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,676 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,676 miles

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

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

Pass 23 May 2019 60,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 58,453 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers door check strap worn

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

Sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 2 May 2017 55,063 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 55,063 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

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

Pass 25 May 2016 47,727 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 45,042 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge

slight pullsing on front brakes

Fail 31 Dec 2015 45,042 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge

slight pullsing on front brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2014 34,089 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,993 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 22,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

DK59 VVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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