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BV09 CWZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,684 mi
Last recorded136,684 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 CWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 136,684 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 136,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 120,363 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 120,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 105,659 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 86,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 82,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 78,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,962 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear outer sill damaged not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,531 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhust slightley rusty

slight crackes offside front trye

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,531 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhust slightley rusty

slight crackes offside front trye

Fail 14 Jun 2014 66,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,058 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 CWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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