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BV59 MMU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,931 mi
Last recorded102,931 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,931 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 102,931 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,377 miles

Front both front side lights dim

Fail 14 Mar 2020 98,377 miles

Front both front side lights dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,942 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,941 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight lift (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,802 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 91,800 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,099 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 86,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,683 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,212 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,202 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 15,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MMU, 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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What year was BV59 MMU registered?

BV59 MMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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