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BN59 ZNV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,763 mi
Last recorded115,763 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 ZNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,977 miles

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

tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Aug 2023 100,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,986 miles

engine covers fitted

nsr outer sill damaged

oil leak

osr tyre cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2022 91,985 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsr (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

nsr outer sill damaged

oil leak

osr tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2021 90,752 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 90,752 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,332 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,787 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 82,787 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,686 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 71,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement at offside front top suspension leg mounting

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2012 25,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,955 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 ZNV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

BN59 ZNV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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