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BV09 VMD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,196 mi
Last recorded122,196 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 122,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated

o/s/f upper strut mount slight play

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,318 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f upper strut mount slight play

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 118,318 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f upper strut mount slight play

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,546 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 112,546 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 106,817 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer seal corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box coroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,733 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 26 Feb 2020 92,731 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Feb 2019 86,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,496 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,368 miles

front tyres 2mm center

play at front top mounts

rear tyres cracking in tread / nsr tyre puntured appears to be run flat

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,787 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 21,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VMD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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