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BV09 XAC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,725 mi
Last recorded140,725 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 XAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,725 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 140,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 131,444 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 131,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,255 miles

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,766 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,638 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 91,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking between tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 24 Mar 2012 71,505 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking between tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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 XAC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XAC, 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 XAC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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