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BV59 HWC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,722 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,944 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 105,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,141 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

STRONG ADVISE N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,687 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,739 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 49,941 miles

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

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 HWC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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