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DU59 KNR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,992 mi
Last recorded83,992 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 KNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 83,992 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 83,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,939 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 76,937 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,146 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,987 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 65,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,527 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 57,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 49,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,880 miles

center silencer corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,880 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 28,569 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,243 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,388 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 KNR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DU59 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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