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BN59 GPO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 GPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 121,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 121,059 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,866 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 110,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,848 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,066 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear door has accidental impact

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 96,060 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear door has accidental impact

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,429 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops deterioated

front sus crossmember and bottom arms very rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2019 92,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear bump stops deterioated

front sus crossmember and bottom arms very rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2018 89,495 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Both rear tyres cracking due to age

Misting of coolant on belt side of engine

Fail 11 Aug 2018 89,495 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Both rear tyres cracking due to age

Misting of coolant on belt side of engine

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear door damaged

small blow in exhaust

small blow in exhaust

Fail 29 Jul 2017 85,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear door damaged

small blow in exhaust

small blow in exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,455 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 82,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

o/s/r and front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

o/s/r tyre worn on edge and perished

Pass 25 Oct 2014 62,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 62,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroding at mountings

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,772 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 GPO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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