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BT59 AUL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,583 mi
Last recorded135,583 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 AUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 135,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,940 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 127,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,972 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 117,966 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 114,560 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 114,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 105,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,809 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and breaking away

Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and breaking away

Pass 29 Feb 2020 81,303 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,329 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Exhaust box starting to detertiorate

Fail 27 Feb 2019 73,249 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak

Rear Exhaust box starting to detertiorate

Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,401 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 60,399 miles

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,348 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 52,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 44,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,067 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,958 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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BT59 AUL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BT59 AUL, 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 BT59 AUL registered?

BT59 AUL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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