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BT58 HWX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,673 mi
Last recorded119,673 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 HWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,673 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill cover is loose

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 119,671 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box major leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill cover is loose

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,153 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,293 miles

both front top mounts slight play

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,213 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 110,186 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak split breather hose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,203 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 96,727 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,661 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted obstructing full inspection of adult saftey belt

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 89,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted obstructing full inspection of adult saftey belt

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 80,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 May 2015 80,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,548 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,445 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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BT58 HWX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc 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 BT58 HWX, 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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BT58 HWX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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