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BV09 UAL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 94,087 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 94,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,536 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,918 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 81,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 78,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 62,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 61,748 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,472 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 UAL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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