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DK59 ZRA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,699 mi
Last recorded99,699 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 ZRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,699 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,530 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,184 miles

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,184 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,881 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 77,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,360 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 72,360 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,017 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,344 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

undertray missing and o/s cover loose

Fail 18 Nov 2015 62,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

exhaust backbox corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

undertray missing and o/s cover loose

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers smearing

Fail 18 Nov 2014 53,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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 ZRA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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