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DE09 GZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,761 mi
Last recorded101,761 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 GZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 101,761 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,573 miles

Advise n/s rear shock absorber dust cover

Advise rear heat shield security above rear exhaust box.

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,835 miles

Advise n/s rear shock absorber dust cover

Advise rear exhaust back box heat shield security

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,106 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 85,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,762 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 77,760 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2018 70,548 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 70,548 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,429 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,429 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,697 miles

child seats in n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,940 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,540 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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DE09 GZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE09 GZU, 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 DE09 GZU registered?

DE09 GZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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