CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV09 UAZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,171 mi
Last recorded53,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 53,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 51,124 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 51,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 49,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 47,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,797 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,505 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 34,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 33,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

advice off side front top strut mounting as play

Fail 31 Jan 2019 33,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

advice off side front top strut mounting as play

Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,314 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 33,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,724 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

breather pipe engine compartment split

Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,857 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 30,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,897 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV09 UAZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 UAZ, 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

How do I check the history of BV09 UAZ?

You can check the full history of BV09 UAZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV09 UAZ registered?

BV09 UAZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is BV09 UAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 UAZ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV09 UAZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV09 UAZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.