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DK59 YAO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,617 mi
Last recorded123,617 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 123,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

headlamp damaged but not insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,964 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 108,814 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation due to disc corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,461 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,675 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,260 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,893 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 65,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 35,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,156 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 YAO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

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

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