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AU09 ZCJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,417 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 87,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,276 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))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 77,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,135 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 66,135 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perishing in spots (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 60,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 60,023 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges . 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated .

Fail 13 Jul 2021 55,981 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges . 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated .

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,008 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 41,784 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 41,756 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken os & ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,667 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 41,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,316 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 7,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 4,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 3,736 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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AU09 ZCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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