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BV09 LJZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 98,353 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,043 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 91,037 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,071 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,588 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 76,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2016 69,570 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,001 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,906 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,373 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,958 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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