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DE59 ZXU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,434 mi
Last recorded94,434 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 ZXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,434 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 94,434 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,246 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 81,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,136 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r,o/s/f,n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also has damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (l))

coolant level below min

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres just met requirements 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,079 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,079 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,201 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 52,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake not working

Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 36,194 miles

both rear tyres 3 mm and both cracked with in the tread

Fail 4 Nov 2015 36,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3 mm and both cracked with in the tread

Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,307 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,918 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre deterioated

offside rear tyre deterioated

Pass 20 Oct 2012 17,675 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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DE59 ZXU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE59 ZXU, 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 DE59 ZXU registered?

DE59 ZXU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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