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DK59 WYV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,805 mi
Last recorded143,805 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 WYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 143,805 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 143,805 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 138,041 miles

advise been standing battry lose

Fail 28 Jun 2024 138,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise been standing battry lose

Pass 12 Apr 2023 135,167 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 135,167 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 128,159 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 117,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,403 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,681 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 94,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,970 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,210 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2014 78,526 miles

Clutch rubber missing.

EML light on at time of test.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 78,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Clutch rubber missing.

EML light on at time of test.

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 57,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,723 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,723 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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