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BV09 VLL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,677 mi
Last recorded83,677 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 83,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 80,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,195 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

passenger side rear tyre worn and perished

Fail 16 Apr 2019 77,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

passenger side rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also dust cover loose (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cut in tread not exposing chord and areas of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also dust cover loose (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cut in tread not exposing chord and areas of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 0810 = tyre 6+ years old

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 1111 = tyre 5+ years old

Oil leak poss turbo inlet pipe & intercooler pipe seal - advise clean & re-check for source ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRE SIZE: 195/55R16V

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 0810 = tyre 6+ years old

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 1111 = tyre 5+ years old

Oil leak poss turbo inlet pipe & intercooler pipe seal - advise clean & re-check for source ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRE SIZE: 195/55R16V

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,848 miles

soot level from exhaust too low to give a metered reading

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,171 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 51,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,631 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 VLL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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