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BV59 KTC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,766 mi
Last recorded85,766 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 KTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 77,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 72,210 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 72,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,862 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 70,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,071 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,893 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 63,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,548 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,356 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 54,354 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,280 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as age cracks in sidewall

Fail 9 May 2016 46,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre as age cracks in sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,246 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,075 miles

front brake pads getting low

front suspension springs slight corrosion

front tyres slight wear edges

n/s front tyre worn outer sidewall

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 KTC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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