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BV09 CPY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,888 mi
Last recorded115,888 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 CPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,888 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 115,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,169 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,109 miles

exhaust back box shield damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,662 miles

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

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

front bumper too low for rbt

Fail 13 Dec 2021 95,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front bumper too low for rbt

Pass 30 Dec 2019 93,256 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracts with assistance

Fail 27 Dec 2018 87,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracts with assistance

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,858 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 79,858 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,976 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 51,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 42,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,737 miles

drivers door mirror loose slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2012 33,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers door mirror loose slightly

n/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,277 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 CPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

BV09 CPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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