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BD09 VRM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 VRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the border of being excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 86,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ADDED PRIOR TO TEST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 86,149 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ADDED PRIOR TO TEST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 76,730 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 55,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,662 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 41,997 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x4 Recommend change tyre 185 65 15 ()

Fail 8 Sep 2018 41,997 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x4 Recommend change tyre 185 65 15 ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 39,330 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Wiper split.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,552 miles

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

Nearside Wiper smearing

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 32,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Wiper smearing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 8,793 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 8,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,611 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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BD09 VRM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VRM, 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 BD09 VRM registered?

BD09 VRM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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