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BV09 ZYF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,140 mi
Last recorded116,140 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,555 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2018 108,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,478 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,147 miles

Rear box (exhaust) casing corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2016 92,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear box (exhaust) casing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,768 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,221 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,759 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 ZYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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