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DU09 SZP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,801 mi
Last recorded130,801 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 SZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 130,801 miles

Chip in the screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat back locking mechanism deteriorated

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear position lamp clusters (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of bonnet corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2026 130,801 miles

Chip in the screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat back locking mechanism deteriorated

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both rear position lamp clusters (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of bonnet corroding

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 124,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 124,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 115,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 115,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 94,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,266 miles

Front both top mounts have slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2021 83,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid cylinder has slight leak from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front both top mounts have slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2020 77,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,663 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,436 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 63,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,354 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 52,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,834 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,311 miles

both front tyre treads worn low

Fail 3 Feb 2015 44,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre treads worn low

Fail 30 Jan 2014 38,746 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

above normal lift in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,746 miles

above normal lift in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,535 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 SZP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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