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DK59 ZJV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,538 mi
Last recorded52,538 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 52,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,010 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 50,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,561 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 46,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 46,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect N/S/R seat belt due to items let on the seat

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S/R and O/S/R shock dust cover perished (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 43,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect N/S/R seat belt due to items let on the seat

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S/R and O/S/R shock dust cover perished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre is very worn on side wall and has a chunk out of it not exposing the tyres structure

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 38,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre is very worn on side wall and has a chunk out of it not exposing the tyres structure

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,638 miles

Nearside Front has slight outer wall damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has slight outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre [repairable].. ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,278 miles

near side rear tyre has a small cut in the tread on the inside edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 34,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre has a small cut in the tread on the inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,546 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 26,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,460 miles

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

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 ZJV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

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

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