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DK59 WSL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,769 mi
Last recorded72,769 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 WSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 72,769 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 72,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,348 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 72,348 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,108 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 71,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,744 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 70,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 66,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,557 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,877 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front sidelight dull

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front sidelight dull

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,918 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped

slight dampness around n/s/f shockabsorber

Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs heavily lipped

front brake pads low

slight dampness around n/s/f shockabsorber

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,250 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 WSL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

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

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