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DE09 ZTZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,969 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 83,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 66,208 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 66,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,671 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 59,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,785 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 55,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 46,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 46,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 35,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 29,083 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 29,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,191 miles

nsr tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,223 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 21,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 17,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 13,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,364 miles

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

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

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 ZTZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

DE09 ZTZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 June 2009.

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