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BV09 AMK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,758 mi
Last recorded125,758 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 AMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 125,758 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 125,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f headlamp slightly loose on mount

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,389 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 104,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,820 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,710 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 83,710 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,123 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 68,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,982 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,691 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,723 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,723 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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BV09 AMK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV09 AMK, 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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BV09 AMK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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