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BV09 BBJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,382 mi
Last recorded68,382 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Split

Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Split

Fail 1 Mar 2018 68,382 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Split

Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Split

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,833 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 46,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,797 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 39,797 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,839 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 BBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

BV09 BBJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BV09 BBJ safe to buy?

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