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BV59 HJZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 HJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,741 miles

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

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

Underbody and suspension components has general surface rust

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,707 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 73,707 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 66,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also tread on 1.6mm in parts 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking not deep enough to reach inner ply/cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn very close to inner ply/cords recommend replace in near future (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 45,577 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking not deep enough to reach inner ply/cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn very close to inner ply/cords recommend replace in near future (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,187 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 24,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 19,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,217 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,936 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 13,936 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 12,338 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 HJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HJZ, 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 HJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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