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BV59 MFO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,422 mi
Last recorded72,422 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 MFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,422 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2023 72,422 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 68,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 68,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Slight play in wiper linkage

Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,593 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Slight play in wiper linkage

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,156 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint has a slight crack but still secure at the time of test (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint has a slight crack but still secure at the time of test (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,474 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,128 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2014 29,860 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,182 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 20,182 miles

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)

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 MFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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