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BG59 GSZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,199 mi
Last recorded64,199 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 64,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 61,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,048 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 56,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside top suspension mount has play present

rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 50,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,454 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 36,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 9,251 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 9,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG59 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

BG59 GSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BG59 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 GSZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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