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BV09 AUL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 AUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 65,051 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 58,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 58,964 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 58,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 54,579 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 54,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,112 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,112 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,900 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,900 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,510 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 31,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,438 miles

All tyres cracked tread areas

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 21,438 miles

All tyres cracked tread areas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,783 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 AUL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AUL, 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 AUL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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