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DU09 XZS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 78,589 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 78,588 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm tread approx recommend replacement 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread approx recommend replacement 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise slight play in o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,121 miles

offside front top shocker mount slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2024 69,109 miles

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

offside front top shocker mount slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,854 miles

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 24 Apr 2023 64,853 miles

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

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

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,944 miles

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,375 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 56,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

advise n/s/r tyre tread low recommend replacement 185/70/14

advise slight play in o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,916 miles

o/s/f top mounting worn slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,055 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 49,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,115 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 34,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,978 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 25,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 18,073 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 18,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 8,954 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 XZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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