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DU09 VBZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,357 mi
Last recorded113,357 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 113,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 113,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,809 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 108,809 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 102,262 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 102,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 95,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,014 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 81,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,576 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 74,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,494 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 62,494 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,738 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 53,761 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,440 miles

offside + nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,440 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside + nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,664 miles

Both Rear Tyre Treads slightly perished.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,662 miles

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

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

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

Both Rear Tyre Treads slightly perished.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,227 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,825 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 VBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 VBZ, 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 DU09 VBZ registered?

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

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