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AU09 ZKB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,598 mi
Last recorded42,598 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 42,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 40,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 40,810 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 39,131 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 39,131 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Small breather hose on cam cover split and not attached to inlet manifold (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 37,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 37,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,039 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 34,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 26,875 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 26,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,474 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,608 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 ZKB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKB, 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 AU09 ZKB registered?

AU09 ZKB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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