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DU59 GMZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 GMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,332 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 70,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,667 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 495,513 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 495,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,374 miles

Offside Front engine oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 35,922 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has age related cracks in tread pattern

Fail 12 Dec 2015 35,922 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre has age related cracks in tread pattern

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,803 miles

Front wipers starting smear

Nearside front fog light unit missing

Small flat spots on offside rear tyre also cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 29,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers starting smear

Nearside front fog light unit missing

Small flat spots on offside rear tyre also cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,243 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 20,243 miles

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

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

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

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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DU59 GMZ 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 DU59 GMZ, 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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What year was DU59 GMZ registered?

DU59 GMZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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