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BV09 YYU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 75,505 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

front sdubframe and suspension arms slight corrsion

general corrsion

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2020 73,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

front sdubframe and suspension arms slight corrsion

general corrsion

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,580 miles

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

back box outer skin deterated

Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,547 miles

offside front flexi brake pipe cut

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2017 57,421 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

offside front flexi brake pipe cut

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 50,072 miles

back box corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 45,513 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 41,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 38,839 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 38,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 30,045 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,493 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYU, 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 YYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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