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BN59 ZLX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,335 mi
Last recorded69,335 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 ZLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Generally worn to 3.0mm & 2.0mm on inner tread 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Drum brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 69,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Drum brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Generally worn to 3.0mm & 2.0mm on inner tread 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Drum brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,670 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly stepping 195/55/16

Fail 29 Sep 2022 63,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre slightly stepping 195/55/16

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,153 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 48,153 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,036 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,915 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,201 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,533 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 19,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

BN59 ZLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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