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BN59 VEV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,701 mi
Last recorded107,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,701 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension. coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 8 Jan 2024 107,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion to underbody, suspension. coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

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

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,587 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears shocks corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,942 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,942 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to coil springs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and close to legal limit 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,997 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,800 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,405 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 70,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,319 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 61,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2015 540,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 29,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VEV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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