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BN59 VNC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,328 mi
Last recorded135,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 135,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front service light on

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 135,327 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front service light on

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 132,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front service light on

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 132,670 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 129,758 miles

Front Flywheel noise

Front oil sump corroded

Front service light on

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Body damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 129,757 miles

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

Front Flywheel noise

Front oil sump corroded

Front service light on

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Body damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,257 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective outside corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 122,012 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective and box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body not fully secure damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,277 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 119,277 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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 109,301 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 56,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 38,758 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 38,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VNC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

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

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