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DU09 ZXW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,606 mi
Last recorded117,606 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 ZXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

carbon monoxide emissions has only just met requirements

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,538 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 105,538 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 98,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 98,186 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 98,186 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 97,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,881 miles

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)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 92,880 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 82,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,390 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 69,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,743 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside front tyre tread very low and worn on shoulders

engine management light is on

offside front tyre tread low and worn on shoulders

Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,743 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside front tyre tread very low and worn on shoulders

engine management light is on

offside front tyre tread low and worn on shoulders

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,735 miles

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 ZXW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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