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DU09 ZLN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,952 mi
Last recorded72,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,952 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /lower wheel arch slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear dead beam axle slightly corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 19 Jul 2022 72,952 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /lower wheel arch slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear dead beam axle slightly corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged Front part of parking brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion on steering and suspension components, but not considered excessive

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 24 Jul 2020 69,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion on steering and suspension components, but not considered excessive

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,005 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split but still clearing screen efficiently (3.4 (b) (i))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,493 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 66,493 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,620 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,530 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,225 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 34,225 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,996 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 23,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 ZLN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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