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BV59 HGZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,802 mi
Last recorded94,802 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 HGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 94,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 94,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,853 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure, bump stop deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,548 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated, dust cover insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 75,768 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 75,755 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear nearside rear shocker shroud loose

Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm tread cut on outer side-wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm tread cut on outer side-wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,836 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,209 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 HGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV59 HGZ, 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 BV59 HGZ registered?

BV59 HGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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