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AV09 BHP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 BHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 121,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,603 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 13 Mar 2025 117,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 2 Apr 2024 113,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,137 miles

front no plate faded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 105,137 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front no plate faded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 102,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,051 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 100,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 86,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 86,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,930 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,046 miles

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,562 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,562 miles

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 27 Mar 2013 38,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,111 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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AV09 BHP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV09 BHP, 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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AV09 BHP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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