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BV09 VME

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,515 mi
Last recorded148,515 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VME
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 148,515 miles

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

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

Rear outer casing exhaust backbox

Fail 17 Oct 2022 148,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear outer casing exhaust backbox

Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,278 miles

both rear shock absorber outer casings insecure

outer casing tail pipe box corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 144,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

both rear shock absorber outer casings insecure

outer casing tail pipe box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,641 miles

both rear shock absorber outer casings insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2020 140,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both rear shock absorber outer casings insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,005 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust tail pipe box outer casing insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2019 133,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

exhaust tail pipe box outer casing insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,376 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

battery warning light on

engine light on

Fail 4 Apr 2018 126,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

battery warning light on

engine light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,794 miles

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

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

exhaust box very rusty/corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,042 miles

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

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

charging light not going out

exhaust box very rusty/corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 116,040 miles

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

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

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

charging light not going out

exhaust box very rusty/corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,533 miles

Nearside front position lamp dim

Rear back box exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear box deteriorated

off side front tyre shoulder wearing

off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2013 85,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

off side front tyre shoulder wearing

off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,283 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

tyre in boot flat

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 VME is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VME, 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 VME is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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