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BV09 CWY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,628 mi
Last recorded100,628 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 CWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 100,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2026 99,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,112 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2025 94,112 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,932 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LAGGING.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 81,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,936 miles

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 70,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,901 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 64,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,583 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 58,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,692 miles

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

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 CWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

BV09 CWY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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