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DE09 GZW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 119,394 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Fail 13 Sep 2023 119,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,921 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 109,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,005 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,386 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,193 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 81,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 76,538 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,904 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,666 miles

Coolant level low

NS front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,959 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,013 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 GZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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