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BV59 HHZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,552 mi
Last recorded40,552 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 HHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 40,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks slightly worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previously repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread started to wear unevenly & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked & produced in 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread started to wear low & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished & produced in 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

screen wash contaminated with antifreeze

Fail 7 Nov 2025 40,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks slightly worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previously repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread started to wear unevenly & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked & produced in 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread started to wear low & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished & produced in 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

screen wash contaminated with antifreeze

Pass 8 Nov 2024 35,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened REPAIRED BY WELDING (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 35,657 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 31,590 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper strut mounts have slight lift when vehicle raised

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,339 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 25,271 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 25,271 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,618 miles

underbody parts corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 17,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 13,911 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,727 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,627 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 6,557 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 HHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HHZ, 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 HHZ registered?

BV59 HHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 October 2009.

Is BV59 HHZ safe to buy?

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