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BV09 FVP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,760 mi
Last recorded103,760 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,924 miles

Nearside headlamp loose but not likely to fall

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 93,924 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear hole in lense (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 2 of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen doesn't hit windscreen, sprays over roof (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also badly perished and underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp loose but not likely to fall

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,311 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,413 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in between tread patterns

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,563 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,563 miles

rear brake application uneven foot brake (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,695 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wearingf slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,695 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wearingf slightly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,519 miles

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

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

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 FVP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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