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BG09 YMV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,181 mi
Last recorded77,181 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 77,181 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.8mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,795 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 70,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,771 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 15 Jul 2024 65,771 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Jul 2023 62,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 55,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 44,536 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,330 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 32,351 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 32,351 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 16,069 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,372 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,277 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 2,809 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,668 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 YMV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG09 YMV, 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 YMV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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