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AM09 ZBW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,338 mi
Last recorded117,338 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ZBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 117,338 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 117,338 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,050 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 93,775 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 86,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,516 miles

Rear exhaust outter casing corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,535 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))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2019 79,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,501 miles

rear exhaust outter casing corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inside edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Nov 2017 70,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,218 miles

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,765 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 53,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,874 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 30,887 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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AM09 ZBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM09 ZBW, 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 AM09 ZBW registered?

AM09 ZBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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