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DU09 SZW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 77,052 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened service brakes are fluctuating all on both axles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both strut mounts have movement play slight and nearside rear shocker is worn corroded has a reduced damping effect slight (5.3.2 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective centre rear lower engine mounting rubber bush is worn ()

Offside Front Outer wing bumper damaged secure no sharp edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has slight play and suspension arms worn bushes and corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive level low full lower engine bay is a mist contaminated of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn lever has high reserve travel Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear binding slight (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust noisy leaking gases centre rear silencer join (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all low air pressures (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights high limit beams aims adjustment is advised on limits ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 76,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,249 miles

rear exhaust heat shields deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2024 72,249 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shields deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,362 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2023 68,360 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,224 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2018 65,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,055 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,055 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,043 miles

nearside front and rear tyres on the outer sidewalls are damaged

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

nearside front and rear tyres on the outer sidewalls are damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,062 miles

Oil leak

engine oil light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 48,001 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2013 37,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,742 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 SZW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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