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BN59 ZNS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,246 mi
Last recorded78,246 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 ZNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 78,246 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2024 77,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all under body corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2024 77,003 miles

oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all under body corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 73,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear STRONG ADVISORY (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing /cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,800 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2021 69,800 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Slight play in front suspension upper strut mountings

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,322 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 57,322 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,332 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 52,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,902 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,642 miles

all tyres cracking and near side front wearing outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2014 34,642 miles

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

all tyres cracking and near side front wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 27,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,982 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,124 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 ZNS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

BN59 ZNS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is BN59 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 ZNS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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