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CE09 BYC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,183 mi
Last recorded80,183 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 71,061 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 71,058 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 70,944 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering pump leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 59,487 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 59,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,998 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 36,998 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,063 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 22,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 16,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 15,991 miles

breather hose split

Pass 22 Feb 2017 15,693 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,679 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 14,679 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,641 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,377 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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CE09 BYC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE09 BYC, 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 CE09 BYC registered?

CE09 BYC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is CE09 BYC safe to buy?

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