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BV09 CJY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,164 mi
Last recorded56,164 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 CJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 56,164 miles

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,401 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 54,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 52,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 52,608 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,886 miles

Front exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,771 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 48,771 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 46,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2019 39,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,977 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 6 Mar 2018 38,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,129 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 24,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,636 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,205 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 80,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,190 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,450 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 CJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CJY, 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 CJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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