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DU59 KRO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,148 mi
Last recorded85,148 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 KRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 80,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

no oil in engine topped up 2 litres

Fail 10 Oct 2022 69,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

no oil in engine topped up 2 litres

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shows signs of perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorber sleeves broken

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,680 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 61,848 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 61,848 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,094 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 52,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,944 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 41,944 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 32,132 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 25,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 25,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 KRO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KRO, 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 DU59 KRO registered?

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

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