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DU09 ZTG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 83,374 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 74,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 74,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,572 miles

Engine rocker cover breather pipe split.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 61,742 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 61,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,650 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 60,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,282 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,708 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,355 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing both side (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 54,355 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing both side (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,755 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 37,790 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,946 miles

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly worn

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

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