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DK59 VZW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 VZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 80,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam 453 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, scrubbing inner edge of tyre (195/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (scrubbing inside edge of tyre 195/55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,992 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount slight play

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 5mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 5mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 71,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 5mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 5mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,513 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 54,788 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 54,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,715 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 43,136 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 36,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,917 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 VZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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