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BV09 ARZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,067 mi
Last recorded118,067 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 ARZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,067 miles

Front Upper susp mounts

Pass 16 Oct 2021 113,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,122 miles

Advise coolant radiator under tray damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 105,122 miles

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

Advise coolant radiator under tray damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 97,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,348 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,048 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,005 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,263 miles

front tyres are worn

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 ARZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV09 ARZ, 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 BV09 ARZ registered?

BV09 ARZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is BV09 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 ARZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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