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AU09 ZKF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,597 mi
Last recorded62,597 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 62,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror held on by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 60,710 miles

Offside Wing mirror glass secured with tape

Fail 6 Mar 2025 60,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Wing mirror glass secured with tape

Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,428 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror, glass held in with tape

Fail 27 Feb 2024 58,428 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror, glass held in with tape

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,676 miles

OS mirror unit and glass has been taped up

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 56,675 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

OS mirror unit and glass has been taped up

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,389 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 53,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,521 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts on tread

Offside Rear perished

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,440 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 44,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,278 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 31,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,577 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 25,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,797 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,883 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 ZKF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

AU09 ZKF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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