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DU09 MKZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,460 mi
Last recorded155,460 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 MKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 155,460 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 155,455 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 147,228 miles

Front tyres 1955516 rear tyres 2055516

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 147,228 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front tyres 1955516 rear tyres 2055516

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip off outside of boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 137,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 137,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 137,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre hitting inner chassis leg on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings top steering column joint has excessive movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,612 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front inner arms (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 121,612 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front inner arms (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,728 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 87,671 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

emissions not detected.

front tyres different size from rears.

rear exh in poor condition.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,851 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,899 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,704 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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DU09 MKZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU09 MKZ, 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 MKZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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