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BN59 GRU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,947 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 128,947 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 125,809 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,650 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,933 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 114,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,751 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))

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 110,748 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,533 miles

Nearside Front bumper not fully secure

fuel tank heat shield not fully secure

handbrake has little reserve travel, requires adjustment

Pass 6 Feb 2018 101,743 miles

Front disc slight corroded

heat shield loose rear

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,300 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,669 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 72,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,165 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 GRU 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 83.3%.

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 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 GRU registered?

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

Is BN59 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 GRU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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