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BN59 MBY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,173 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 75,173 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,790 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 70,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,345 miles

Coolant level low

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,344 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 58,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 52,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 49,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,459 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 48,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,542 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,827 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,798 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 29,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,752 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on its outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 23,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on its outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,419 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 MBY 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 71.4%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

BN59 MBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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