BK09 XWE

2009 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1686 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
61,771 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Vauxhall has 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 61,771 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-01-22, which is a critical red flag.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,137 miles per year, with a significant spike of 39,048 miles between Jan 2024 and Jan 2025, indicating heavy recent use.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Aug 2022) and brakes (Aug 2022) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring major failures: Suspension (4 times), lights (3 times), and emissions (1 time) — systemic neglect.
  • High mileage: 211,092 miles (Jan 2025) — well above average wear for a 2009 diesel.
  • MOT status: Currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2026-01-22 — critical for legal roadworthiness.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
  • Consistent retesting: 5 failures immediately followed by passes, indicating responsive repairs.
  • No odometer fraud: Mileage trajectory is consistent, no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • Long service history: 17 years of continuous use, suggesting a well-maintained vehicle.

Mileage history

May 2012: 61,771 mi FAILMay 2012: 61,771 mi PASSMay 2013: 84,971 mi FAILMay 2013: 84,972 mi PASSJul 2013: 86,736 mi PASSJul 2014: 96,654 mi PASSJul 2015: 101,069 mi PASSJul 2016: 104,591 mi FAILJul 2016: 104,591 mi PASSJul 2017: 108,058 mi PASSJul 2018: 111,002 mi FAILJul 2018: 111,006 mi PASSAug 2019: 114,819 mi FAILAug 2019: 114,819 mi PASSAug 2020: 127,641 mi PASSAug 2021: 141,638 mi FAILAug 2021: 141,638 mi PASSAug 2022: 155,739 mi FAILAug 2022: 155,803 mi PASSAug 2023: 168,324 mi FAILAug 2023: 168,324 mi PASSJan 2024: 172,044 mi PASSJan 2025: 211,092 mi PASS211k136k62kMay 2012Jan 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2012 FAIL 61,771 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
May 2012 PASS 61,771 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 84,971 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2013 PASS 84,972 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2013 PASS 86,736 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 96,654 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 101,069 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2016 FAIL 104,591 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2016 PASS 104,591 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 108,058 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 111,002 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY rear pads 70%worn
ADVISORY Front brakes out of balance. Attention required
Jul 2018 PASS 111,006 mi
ADVISORY rear pads 70%worn
ADVISORY Front brakes out of balance. Attention required
Aug 2019 FAIL 114,819 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 114,819 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 127,641 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 FAIL 141,638 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Aug 2021 PASS 141,638 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2022 FAIL 155,739 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 155,803 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Aug 2023 FAIL 168,324 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 168,324 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 172,044 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 211,092 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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