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DU59 KWK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,767 mi
Last recorded37,767 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 37,767 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount bearing slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 34,932 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 34,932 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 32,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 31,577 miles

All vehicle underbody and suspension components have been undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2022 31,577 miles

All vehicle underbody and suspension components have been undersealed

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 29,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

damage on offside rear bumper

slight play in offside and nearside front upper strut mounts

Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,148 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear slight bumper damage

Fail 29 Sep 2020 28,148 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear slight bumper damage

Pass 28 Sep 2019 25,342 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 25,342 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 23,001 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 23,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 21,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2015 17,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers not checked as washers empty

Nearside Front indicator bulb going white

Rear both indicator bulbs going white

Rear both tyres start to perish around sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,737 miles

Front wipers not checked as washers empty

Nearside Front indicator bulb going white

Rear both indicator bulbs going white

Rear both tyres start to perish around sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,270 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 14,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,818 miles

front wipers leaving tracks on windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,534 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 KWK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

DU59 KWK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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