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DK59 YGX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,361 mi
Last recorded131,361 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

centre to rear exhaust box join corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 131,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corrdoded and dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrdoded and dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

centre to rear exhaust box join corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,540 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,348 miles

Slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,195 miles

both front tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,979 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread and on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,691 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 20,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,792 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 YGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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