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BV09 WWU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,585 mi
Last recorded69,585 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 WWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 69,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 62,606 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 62,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 54,460 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 54,459 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 46,111 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,013 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 39,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 31,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 26,904 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 26,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 23,690 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,850 miles

n/s/f tyre edges feathering

o/s wiper slightly smeary

Fail 3 Aug 2018 18,850 miles

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

n/s/f tyre edges feathering

o/s wiper slightly smeary

Pass 4 Aug 2017 13,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 8,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 8,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 6,664 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 6,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 5,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 4,341 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 4,341 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 3,386 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 WWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 WWU registered?

BV09 WWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is BV09 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 WWU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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