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BV09 PKA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,255 mi
Last recorded46,255 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 46,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 45,377 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 44,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 43,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 42,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 41,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 39,877 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in front screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 31,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,785 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,885 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,850 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 16,850 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 PKA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 PKA registered?

BV09 PKA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BV09 PKA safe to buy?

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