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BN59 ZKV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 ZKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 75,203 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 75,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 67,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,371 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 42,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails on tread ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 42,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails on tread ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 28,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 25,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 24,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 18,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 15,703 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,477 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 13,477 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,953 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 ZKV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

BN59 ZKV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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