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BN59 GSZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 GSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,548 miles

Front FLEXI CORRODED NO LEAK FELT

OIL LEAK

Offside Front COIL SPRING FITTED INCORECTLY

Offside Rear TYRE SOFT

Fail 18 Aug 2025 84,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front FLEXI CORRODED NO LEAK FELT

OIL LEAK

Offside Front COIL SPRING FITTED INCORECTLY

Offside Rear TYRE SOFT

Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,905 miles

Front FRONT SUPENTSION ARMS RUSTY

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 20 Sep 2023 74,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing+ damage to rear bumper

Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing+ damage to rear bumper

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,000 miles

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

Rear fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 66,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,985 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly/insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,266 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,094 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 39,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,605 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 23,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,096 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 GSZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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