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BN59 UTC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,689 mi
Last recorded115,689 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 UTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,689 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,902 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 111,902 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,747 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,425 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 65,425 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,281 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 55,205 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,547 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 UTC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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