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DK59 ZLU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,812 mi
Last recorded60,812 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 58,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 58,359 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt, slow returning

Fail 11 May 2023 58,356 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt, slow returning

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 55,115 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlight damaged and slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,134 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 51,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,641 miles

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

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

brake/steering/suspension areas getting very rusty at front

Fail 8 Oct 2019 49,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake/steering/suspension areas getting very rusty at front

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 47,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack / perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack / perish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 44,979 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack / perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to crack / perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,528 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 19,785 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,335 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 ZLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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