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CY09 BYD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,670 mi
Last recorded115,670 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 BYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 115,670 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 115,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,436 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 112,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 106,994 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 106,994 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,279 miles

both front tyres slightly worn edges

chip in windscreen

lift in offside front strut top mount

nearside door mirror slightly loose

rear centre seat belt slightly damaged

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,411 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 98,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,159 miles

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

front strut top mountings worn n/s & o/s

Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front strut top mountings worn n/s & o/s

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,851 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 94,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,815 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,472 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,747 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,876 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 76,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 76,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 51,325 miles

n/s/f top suspension mounting slight play

o/s/r tyre has screw in edge of tread

Fail 19 May 2012 51,325 miles

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

n/s/f top suspension mounting slight play

o/s/r tyre has screw in edge of tread

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 BYD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CY09 BYD, 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 CY09 BYD registered?

CY09 BYD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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