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DK59 YHU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,403 mi
Last recorded82,403 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 YHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,403 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust cover loose

Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,666 miles

Rear shox covers loose

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 63,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,257 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside wiper blade juddering

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside wiper blade juddering

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,754 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 41,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

DK59 YHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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