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BF59 VKV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,087 mi
Last recorded120,087 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 120,087 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 119,980 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,883 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,353 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,659 miles

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,043 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 26,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,632 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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BF59 VKV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BF59 VKV, 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 BF59 VKV registered?

BF59 VKV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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