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DE09 PZB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,801 mi
Last recorded80,801 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 PZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,801 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 80,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,148 miles

front brake discs corroded/slightly worn-parking brake lever slight travel-

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,499 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 71,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,315 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 66,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,981 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,258 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked / damaged but not affecting beam image

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,236 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked / damaged but not affecting beam image

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,924 miles

Movement at fixing on driver seat but still secure

Fail 18 Jun 2016 51,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Movement at fixing on driver seat but still secure

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,940 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 42,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 32,320 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2013
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,010 miles

o/s f tyer to 3mm

Fail 9 Jul 2012 16,010 miles

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

o/s f tyer to 3mm

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 PZB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

DE09 PZB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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