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BV09 CVN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,673 mi
Last recorded80,673 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 CVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,673 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 80,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,798 miles

Engine oil around sump area.

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 78,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine oil around sump area.

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,692 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box is rusty and worn.

slight oil leak around sum area.

Fail 30 Aug 2023 77,692 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box is rusty and worn.

slight oil leak around sum area.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 68,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,713 miles

Centre exhaust box is corroded and deteriorated , outer covering breaking away

Nearside Rear shocker, plastic dust cover insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rubber boot over ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 48,159 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has play/movement

Fail 23 Jan 2017 41,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Abnormal noise on N/S/F brake application

Engine breather hose split, filling cabin with fumes

Front Brake discs worn, corroded

Front Brake pads heavily worn

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has play/movement

Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,884 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 32,148 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 32,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 27,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 27,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,446 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 CVN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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