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DU59 KYA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,960 mi
Last recorded78,960 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 KYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,960 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,296 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 78,296 miles

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

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

Abnormal engine noise

Bonnet safety catch defective/seized

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 77,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,232 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 71,907 miles

nearside front tyre scrubed off

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,767 miles

brake pipes powdring up

shockers worn

Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes powdring up

offside rear tyre tread getting low and scrubed off close to limit

shockers worn

Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,238 miles

brake pipes powdring up

coil springs corroded

front strut top mounts worn and movement

Fail 24 Jan 2018 59,238 miles

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

brake pipes powdring up

coil springs corroded

front strut top mounts worn and movement

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,448 miles

exhaust blow from centre section joint

Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,448 miles

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

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

exhaust blow from centre section joint

nearside rear shocker leaking

slight play-in offside front anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 42,806 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,161 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 29,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside paint work and to bonnet

Fail 4 Oct 2012 20,132 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside paint work and to bonnet

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 KYA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KYA, 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 KYA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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