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CE09 ZWU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,944 mi
Last recorded128,944 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 ZWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 122,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 113,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,600 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 107,600 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold inner and outer edges, Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 101,415 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 101,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,230 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 69,230 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,485 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear exhaust box mounting corroded

exhaust has slight leak of gas between centre and rear exhaust box(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear exhaust box mounting corroded

exhaust has slight leak of gas between centre and rear exhaust box(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 44,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 31,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,109 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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CE09 ZWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE09 ZWU, 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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CE09 ZWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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