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DK59 YEX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,239 mi
Last recorded136,239 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 136,239 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,400 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 128,400 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,055 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 125,055 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 121,519 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 121,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 114,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,498 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 72,937 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,963 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 YEX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

DK59 YEX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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