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BN59 GRF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,685 mi
Last recorded118,685 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 GRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,685 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 117,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,601 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 113,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,748 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,971 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive VIA SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,028 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 55,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working top side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 47,981 miles

o/s/f window not working

Fail 12 Sep 2015 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop linkage (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f window not working

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,716 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 42,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,703 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 GRF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BN59 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

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

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