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BN59 GKG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,700 mi
Last recorded158,700 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 GKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 158,700 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 158,699 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog not working

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front upper strut bearing has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog not working

Offside Front upper strut bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,319 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 128,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 81,448 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,270 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,172 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 57,172 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,170 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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BN59 GKG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GKG, 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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BN59 GKG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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