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BN59 GRX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,214 mi
Last recorded96,214 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 GRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,214 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2020 89,088 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2019 81,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 81,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,496 miles

Bump stops torn on the rear

Engine management light is on.

Front springs corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,656 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside & offside shock absorbers covers detached

coil spring corroded light corrosion on coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,369 miles

E.M.L is on

Front wipers smearing but still clearing the screen effectively

Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,951 miles

engine breather pipe or hose split

Fail 17 Jan 2015 48,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn badly on tread edges

engine breather pipe or hose split

offside rear tyre worn slightly on trad edge

oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,410 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 37,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 34,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,611 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 GRX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

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

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