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DU59 PKN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,148 mi
Last recorded76,148 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 PKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,920 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,110 miles

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 67,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,642 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,268 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 52,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,534 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,170 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 PKN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PKN, 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 PKN registered?

DU59 PKN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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