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BV09 UBW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,531 mi
Last recorded93,531 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,531 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,111 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,986 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,697 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,830 miles

o/s/r tyre at 2.5mm centre tread and wearing slightly lower on edges (close to legal limit)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,829 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)

off side rear tyre is slightley worn on outer edge

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 UBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBW, 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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What year was BV09 UBW registered?

BV09 UBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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