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BD09 VHU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,789 mi
Last recorded109,789 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 VHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 109,789 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,771 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 87,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,691 miles

Brake pedal rubber well worn.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door check strap noisy/insecure.

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Some play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure miss~ shaped 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,232 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 65,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,933 miles

Offside mirror has tape repair & doesn't adjust

tyres 185/70/14 offside front & rear 2.5mm nearside front & rear 2mm

Fail 4 Jul 2016 56,933 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit reqs replacing soon (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror has tape repair & doesn't adjust

no oil in engine toped up 1 1/2 ltrs oil

tyres 185/70/14 offside front & rear 2.5mm nearside front & rear 2mm

Fail 29 Jun 2016 56,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen scratched

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

engine breather hose split (fumes entering car)

nearside rear outer side light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,040 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 41,568 miles

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 18 Apr 2013 35,572 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 35,572 miles

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

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,750 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

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 VHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD09 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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