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DK59 WJC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,178 mi
Last recorded95,178 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 95,178 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 95,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 existing repairs ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 91,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 76,594 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 76,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,475 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 71,475 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,926 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,560 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 57,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 49,258 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,161 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,255 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 28,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,146 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 WJC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

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

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