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DN59 EKF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,480 mi
Last recorded121,480 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 EKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,480 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 121,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 116,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 109,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,670 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 99,670 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,381 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 63,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 59,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 49,605 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2014 37,853 miles

o/s/r light damage and rear bumper

Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DN59 EKF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DN59 EKF, 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 DN59 EKF registered?

DN59 EKF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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