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DU59 KNM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 KNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 119,720 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 119,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,780 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,620 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 107,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light is emitted. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Does not lock in to place. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 94,100 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,080 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,080 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,881 miles

Both rear shockabsorber plastic shrouds have dropped

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both damaged on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also slight perishing on both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,073 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Small cuts on inside of tyre

Nearside Rear shockabsorber plastic shroud is loose

Slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Fail 21 Jun 2017 53,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,785 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 17 Jun 2016 49,780 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,909 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,372 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 35,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,359 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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DU59 KNM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 DU59 KNM, 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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DU59 KNM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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