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DU09 HZZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,519 mi
Last recorded73,519 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 HZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,519 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust hanger has corroded away, system is still supported.

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,477 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Signs of perishing in both rear tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,591 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 57,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,386 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Signs of front brake imbalance 28%. (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,508 miles

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

signs of imbalance in front &rear brakes.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 37,508 miles

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

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

signs of imbalance in front &rear brakes.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,564 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 27,576 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,576 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,213 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,734 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 18,724 miles

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

Both front brakes binding slightly.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2012 13,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

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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DU09 HZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU09 HZZ, 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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DU09 HZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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