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DK59 YDG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 92,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,708 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 59,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,946 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 57,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides - PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 48,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,513 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,339 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 35,336 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 28,449 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 28,449 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,762 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 YDG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YDG, 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 YDG registered?

DK59 YDG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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