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BV09 UUJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,700 mi
Last recorded52,700 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 52,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 52,489 miles

some wear in both front shockabsorber top mountings

Fail 28 Sep 2024 52,489 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some wear in both front shockabsorber top mountings

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 52,049 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 52,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 51,450 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 50,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 49,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,326 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,326 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 48,792 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,194 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,749 miles

NSR brake disc outter face starting to corrode

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,749 miles

NSR brake disc outter face starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,819 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
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BV09 UUJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

BV09 UUJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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