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BV59 MKJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,316 mi
Last recorded89,316 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 MKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,221 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 88,205 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,111 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 84,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 82,751 miles

Heat shield loose but no likely to fall from vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 79,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,536 miles

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

Offside Rear seat belt not tested

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,760 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,760 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,463 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 44,456 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,649 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 33,649 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 18,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

horn sounds rough but still emitting an audiable sound

nearside rear tyre cracking and hole in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

horn sounds rough but still emitting an audiable sound

nearside rear tyre cracking and hole in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,793 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 MKJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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