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DK59 VZV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,721 mi
Last recorded42,721 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 VZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 42,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 42,717 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear front pipe at joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 39,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 36,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge / plus cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 31,321 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 31,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 28,545 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 25,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 11,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 8,190 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 VZV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

DK59 VZV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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