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BV09 HFU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,533 mi
Last recorded75,533 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 75,533 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 72,075 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 72,073 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,890 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 67,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,312 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 63,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,119 miles

Engine oil leak, possible crankshaft oil seal

Front Sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 60,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touches anti roll bar on full lock left (5.2.3 (f))

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))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak, possible crankshaft oil seal

Front Sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,658 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,554 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,859 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,154 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 42,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,822 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 33,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,380 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre below legal limit on outer edge,still legal in centre 3/4 width.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 25,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre below legal limit on outer edge,still legal in centre 3/4 width.

screw in nearside rear tyre

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 HFU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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