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DU09 ZTE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 80,042 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 80,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 69,748 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,640 miles

Exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 64,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,221 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

both rear tyres getting worn and slightly perished

slight play in nearside front suspension leg upper mounting

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,854 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

slight play in nearside front suspension leg top mounting

Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,581 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 27 Feb 2019 43,568 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,173 miles

front tyres worn badly on inner edge's (bald), requires tracking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,974 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 25,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 21,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,208 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 18,208 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,026 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 14,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,009 miles

wipers poor

Fail 6 Mar 2012 11,979 miles

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

wipers poor

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 ZTE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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