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BV59 KGP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

157,805 mi
Last recorded157,805 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 KGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 157,805 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody sign of corrosion rear axle , sills subframe

Pass 26 Mar 2022 142,576 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n\s off\s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 142,576 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n\s off\s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 128,745 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 128,745 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 128,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,946 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 122,946 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,004 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 116,004 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 105,115 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 105,115 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,522 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure

offside rear tyre small cracks

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 89,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure

offside rear tyre small cracks

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bars > Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints - has close to excessive play in a ball joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bars > Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints - has close to excessive play in a ball joint

exhaust back box detearated, outer skin

Fail 28 Nov 2015 73,166 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Both side of rear bumper. (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Head light broken. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracked and perished on outer sidewall.

Rear Exhaust box skin removed.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,142 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 KGP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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