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BV59 HLX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,250 mi
Last recorded125,250 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 HLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,250 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 125,248 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 11 May 2023 116,093 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 114,185 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 114,172 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested Front flexi pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,489 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 108,483 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 103,094 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 103,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,674 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,671 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 88,173 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,469 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,681 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,937 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,937 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,088 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,088 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 8 Apr 2013 38,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,586 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,102 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 HLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

BV59 HLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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