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BV09 UAG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 83,997 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 83,995 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 77,981 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 77,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,910 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,125 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 73,125 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,240 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,240 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 66,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,244 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 52,129 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,295 miles

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

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 UAG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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