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DU09 ZGM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,467 mi
Last recorded122,467 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 ZGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 122,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 107,331 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 107,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 91,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in strut mount

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 May 2021 91,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper slight play in strut mount

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper play in strut mount

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper play in strut top

Fail 16 Jan 2020 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper play in strut top

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 64,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,870 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 61,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,814 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,814 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 52,651 miles

different speed rating tyres fitted on front axle

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,855 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and almost showing cords

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,501 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,501 miles

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

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

breather hose split on engine

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,666 miles

slight movement to n/s/f track rod

Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,666 miles

Offside 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)

slight movement to n/s/f track rod

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,404 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 ZGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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