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BN59 FDY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 FDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 116,389 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 114,454 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 23 May 2019 111,829 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 111,825 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 104,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 104,092 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,172 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,864 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 75,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,385 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2015 61,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to windscreen

wipers arms hitting on bonnet

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,245 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,677 miles

oil leak around oil pressure switch not sure if leak is pressent as dwitch looks new advise jet wash engine to remove oil

washer fluid low

Fail 6 Sep 2013 38,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr upper side lamp inop suspect by replacing stop lamp bulb may rectify light fault

oil leak around oil pressure switch not sure if leak is pressent as dwitch looks new advise jet wash engine to remove oil

washer fluid low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,707 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 26,707 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BN59 FDY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BN59 FDY, 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 BN59 FDY registered?

BN59 FDY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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