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DV59 NKU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,379 mi
Last recorded76,379 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 NKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 76,379 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 71,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,387 miles

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

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

Oil Leak On Engine

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,764 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 64,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 61,350 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 61,350 miles

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

oil pressure warning light stays on dash until engine idle speed increased, possible oil pressure fault

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,219 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 59,191 miles

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

Oil pressure switch leaking badly

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,020 miles

Oil Leak On Engine

Pass 4 Nov 2019 54,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 54,341 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 49,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 49,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,669 miles

All tyres age cracked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 34,069 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,254 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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DV59 NKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 DV59 NKU, 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 DV59 NKU registered?

DV59 NKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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