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CY09 BVP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,290 mi
Last recorded124,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 BVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,290 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 124,151 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both Headlamps slightly Insecure

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 104,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

back-box outer shell corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 104,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

back-box outer shell corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,303 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 48,303 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box skin pealing off

Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,804 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 47,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low reset (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,054 miles

Front subframe corroded in areas

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,024 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 44,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,059 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 22,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,715 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 18,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,051 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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CY09 BVP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CY09 BVP, 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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CY09 BVP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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