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AU09 ZLX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,741 mi
Last recorded141,741 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 141,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 140,029 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 131,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jan 2022 122,791 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 122,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,362 miles

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

Rear fluid around both brake line's

Pass 4 Jan 2020 103,247 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,473 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN OUTER WALL.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,049 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 66,322 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres perished 185/65/15

Fail 27 Aug 2016 66,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres perished 185/65/15

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,214 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 56,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,340 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,959 miles

Nearside rear tyre has piece of metal in

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 ZLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

AU09 ZLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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