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BV09 LKL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,485 mi
Last recorded122,485 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,485 miles

backbox corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 122,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

backbox corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 100,305 miles

Exhaust back-box in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2018 100,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust back-box in poor condition

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Damage to rear quarter panel and bumper, temporary repair carried out to make bumper edge safe.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged leaving the sidewall very much weakened. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage O/S/R bumper damaged exposing a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,733 miles

all tyres are wearing close to the legal limit and have heavy wear on the edges 1856515 88T

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,768 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 43,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,984 miles

fuel neck fitted with fuelsure cap

Fail 28 Mar 2013 32,984 miles

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

fuel neck fitted with fuelsure cap

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,269 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

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 LKL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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