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BG59 BVC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,938 mi
Last recorded75,938 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 54,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 22,633 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 10,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 9,901 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 9,898 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 9,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 9,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 9,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,137 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 9,137 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 7,202 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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BG59 BVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG59 BVC, 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 BG59 BVC registered?

BG59 BVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is BG59 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 BVC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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