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BG59 HWK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,903 mi
Last recorded86,903 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 86,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,331 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 58,063 miles

Front Both tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF top mount has play

Fail 13 Dec 2021 45,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF top mount has play

Pass 22 Dec 2020 34,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side on tread groove 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF top mount has play

Pass 10 Dec 2019 27,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 21,712 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 20,657 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,279 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,493 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel trim incorrectly fitted and is cutting into valve stem

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 11,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,680 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 HWK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWK, 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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BG59 HWK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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