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DK59 ZKX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,642 mi
Last recorded69,642 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 ZKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,642 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 69,642 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 62,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 59,837 miles

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

tail pipe cut short

Fail 5 Mar 2022 59,837 miles

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

tail pipe cut short

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 58,816 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rears (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 May 2018 58,816 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rears (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,943 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 54,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not fitted correctly (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 45,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,580 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 18,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,225 miles

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

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

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 ZKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

DK59 ZKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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