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BV59 HWA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,545 mi
Last recorded120,545 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 HWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 120,545 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift (both)

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,824 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift (both)

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Aug 2023 103,823 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (nail in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords)both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift (both)

Rear wiper missing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,563 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 87,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 72,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 62,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,204 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 53,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,534 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 33,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,446 miles

cracking to side wall on offside front tyre

slight cracking to tread/side wall on both rear tyres

Fail 8 Sep 2015 20,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracking to side wall on offside front tyre

front brake discs worn/pitted

slight cracking to tread/side wall on both rear tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,238 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking to tread/side wall on both front tyres

front brake pads worn

Fail 19 Aug 2014 18,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking to tread/side wall on both front tyres

front brake pads worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 15,948 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,948 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,083 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 HWA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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