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BN59 XRV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,568 mi
Last recorded106,568 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,568 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inside door handle deteriorated (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,609 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inside door handle deteriorated (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal antislip device missing

Fail 19 Nov 2019 98,583 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inside door handle deteriorated (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal antislip device missing

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner door handle broken

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Nov 2017 80,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front inner door handle broken

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,766 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak corroded through (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,373 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

inspection 2 light on dash

Fail 16 Nov 2015 53,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

inspection 2 light on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,875 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 38,875 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 XRV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN59 XRV registered?

BN59 XRV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is BN59 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 XRV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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