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BV09 CNN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,835 mi
Last recorded52,835 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 CNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,835 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S/F. ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 52,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S/F. ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 38,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 24,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 24,050 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 17,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 17,205 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 17,204 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,601 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 16,601 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,151 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear tyres have tears, which may caused itseparation or partial failure of its structure.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,475 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 15,475 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,664 miles

offside front Drivers door hander damage but the door can still be readily opened and closed.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,951 miles

knocking felt through steering

movement in both steering arm tie rods

small deep cut in tread of o/s/f tyre not down to cords

Fail 28 Mar 2014 13,951 miles

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

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

knocking felt through steering

movement in both steering arm tie rods

small deep cut in tread of o/s/f tyre not down to cords

Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,337 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 CNN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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