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BD09 SXR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,176 mi
Last recorded143,176 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 SXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2021 143,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,333 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 139,198 miles

Emissions not tested to high on co and lamda ,possible because exhaust is blowing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at front and centre joints [bolt broken at bottom of front pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 133,897 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 117,305 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2017 101,373 miles

Oil leak oil switch leaking ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 101,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak oil switch leaking ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,629 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 77,192 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Aug 2015 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,242 miles

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

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,779 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,460 miles

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

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 SXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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