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BG09 XKM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,275 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 85,275 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber showing corrosion on casing

Offside Rear shock absorber showing corrosion on casing

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 75,527 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber showing corrosion on casing

Offside Rear shock absorber showing corrosion on casing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 66,152 miles

front subframe heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 20 Jan 2018 66,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,767 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak from bottom pully area ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 41,653 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 27,252 miles

o/s wing mirror casing missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 21,221 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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BG09 XKM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG09 XKM, 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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BG09 XKM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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