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BV09 XAJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,264 mi
Last recorded132,264 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,721 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 117,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,899 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 112,899 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s + o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 108,183 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,183 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 102,716 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 102,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2017 96,112 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 96,111 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 93,570 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 93,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 85,404 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 85,404 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 69,936 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 54,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 54,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 40,724 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 XAJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol 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 XAJ, 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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What year was BV09 XAJ registered?

BV09 XAJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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