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BV59 HHD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 83,086 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 83,085 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,247 miles

Battery terminals loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Tiny split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides - Bushes are cracking and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 82,247 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Battery terminals loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Tiny split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides - Bushes are cracking and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 81,662 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,699 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 80,699 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb is not in working condition! (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 78,020 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 74,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 74,662 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from the exhaust joining (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,585 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,944 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,796 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 40,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,969 miles

slight play in nearside front top suspension mountain

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,250 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 HHD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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