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BV09 UZJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 93,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,964 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 87,964 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,729 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre air pressure low

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2021 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen sightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2019 67,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,520 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 58,519 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,274 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,241 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,508 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,200 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 UZJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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