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BV09 CLU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,662 mi
Last recorded38,662 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 CLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 38,662 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 38,096 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,652 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 35,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,940 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 34,940 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,899 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 33,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,672 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 32,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,818 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 28,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 20,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 11,620 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on very outer edge and outer sidewall in poor condition

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2014 11,620 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing on very outer edge and outer sidewall in poor condition

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,249 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 11,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,559 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 CLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

BV09 CLU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BV09 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 CLU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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