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AU09 ZCX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,388 mi
Last recorded97,388 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 97,388 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 97,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

play in steering

Fail 7 Apr 2025 89,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

play in steering

Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 77,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,927 miles

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

Nearside front top suspension mounting worn slightly.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 58,926 miles

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

Both front top suspension mountings slightly worn

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 16 Apr 2020 54,502 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 54,502 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 40,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,016 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 36,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2015 25,634 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2014 19,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Mar 2013 15,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,600 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 ZCX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AU09 ZCX, 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 ZCX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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