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BD09 LXT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,450 mi
Last recorded110,450 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 LXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 107,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 107,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 98,975 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,399 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2018 82,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,755 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,749 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,981 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 67,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,820 miles

EML present at time of test

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

Offside front driveshaft oil seal has slight leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

EML present at time of test

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

Offside front driveshaft oil seal has slight leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,152 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,059 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 37,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD09 LXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BD09 LXT, 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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BD09 LXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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