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DN09 BKV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 BKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,830 miles

Engine noise

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 94,828 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached PINCH BOLT ????????? (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine noise

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,840 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 88,840 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak causing running issue . (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,182 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 79,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 65,943 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 65,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CENTER TREAD 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD CRACKING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CENTER TREAD 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CENTER TREAD 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 56,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,553 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 45,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 38,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 38,840 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 31,750 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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DN09 BKV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN09 BKV, 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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DN09 BKV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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