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BV09 CVL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,993 mi
Last recorded57,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,993 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension coroded in general

Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 50,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,279 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust coroded and peeling

Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

rear exhaust coroded and peeling

Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,957 miles

rear bushes deteriated

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,499 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED IN GENERAL

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,308 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 CVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

BV09 CVL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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