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AU09 TMZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,245 mi
Last recorded108,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 108,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 91,141 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 91,141 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,194 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,860 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 75,860 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 61,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,616 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 56,616 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 50,710 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 50,710 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 45,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 41,474 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 41,473 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 36,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,894 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 31,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 29,642 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,697 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,149 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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AU09 TMZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU09 TMZ, 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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AU09 TMZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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