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BV09 AZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 AZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 112,520 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 112,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 100,158 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,022 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 87,019 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2019 76,586 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 76,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 69,301 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 69,301 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,384 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 64,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,448 miles

Front top mounts slight movement

Fail 19 Dec 2016 59,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front top mounts slight movement

Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,596 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 54,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,290 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 51,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 45,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 29,830 miles

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

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 AZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AZU, 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 AZU registered?

BV09 AZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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