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DU09 XZE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,473 mi
Last recorded29,473 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 29,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 28,785 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre treads slight perishing!

Pass 29 May 2024 28,171 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 28,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 27,427 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 27,427 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 26,631 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre treads slight perishing.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 25,467 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 25,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,606 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,009 miles

offside rear tyre slight sidewall perishing.

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing!

Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tailgate cant be opened from outside

Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,702 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 17 Mar 2017 19,702 miles

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

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,093 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 13,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,588 miles

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

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 XZE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 XZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU09 XZE registered?

DU09 XZE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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