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BV59 AKK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,879 mi
Last recorded108,879 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 AKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,879 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 108,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,377 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play detected at upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts axle/beam etc

Rear Shock absorbers heavily corroded o/s & n/s

Fail 3 Nov 2022 105,377 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play detected at upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts axle/beam etc

Rear Shock absorbers heavily corroded o/s & n/s

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,043 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,305 miles

Engine oil lamp illuminated

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,015 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 89,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,049 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 88,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,806 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,804 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,871 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 59,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,590 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,497 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 27,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,795 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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BV59 AKK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV59 AKK, 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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BV59 AKK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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