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BV09 XOW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,916 mi
Last recorded129,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 XOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 129,916 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 129,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 118,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 93,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,606 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,727 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 21%.

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise front brake pads worn low.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,907 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. adjusting bar missing. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 21%.

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise front brake pads worn low.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners removed from mirror. (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,991 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,318 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,163 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,933 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,549 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,022 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XOW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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