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DU09 ZTW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,666 mi
Last recorded149,666 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2019 145,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2018 139,891 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower sill damaged

Rear brakes noisy

accessory removed from windscreen area

exhaust mountings rusting

Fail 16 Apr 2018 139,891 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower sill damaged

accessory removed from windscreen area

exhaust mountings rusting

Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,396 miles

Offside Lower sill and offside rear side damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2016 127,367 miles

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

Offside Lower sill and offside rear side damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,006 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 107,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs and pads

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,546 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,546 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,770 miles

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

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

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

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 ZTW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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