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DK59 WLZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 109,210 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 109,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,607 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 101,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,739 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 93,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,213 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 86,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 71,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 60,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,910 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,572 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 36,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,408 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WLZ 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 70%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

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

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