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BV09 HGJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,778 mi
Last recorded112,778 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 112,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 112,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,317 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 99,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 91,379 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,376 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,587 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,451 miles

rear tyres needed soon

Fail 2 Mar 2015 41,061 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,061 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,086 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,499 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,436 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 HGJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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