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DU09 ZPF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,773 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 76,719 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Fail 3 Oct 2023 76,716 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,173 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,704 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,639 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

N/S/R SHOCK DUST COVER DAMAGED

Fail 24 Sep 2020 64,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

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

N/S/R SHOCK DUST COVER DAMAGED

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,125 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 7 Oct 2019 61,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,426 miles

offside rear shockabsorber has signs of being leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2018 52,426 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear shockabsorber has signs of being leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,822 miles

front number plate marked

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre nearing wear indicators

rear exhaust heat shield coming loose

slight imbalence at sevice brake application

Fail 17 Mar 2017 47,822 miles

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

front number plate marked

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre nearing wear indicators

rear exhaust heat shield coming loose

slight imbalence at sevice brake application

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,895 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 42,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,011 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 31,011 miles

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

front discs scored and corroded on inner face

front pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 18,784 miles

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

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 ZPF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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