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BV59 MOU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 MOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 136,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 127,943 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))

Pass 31 May 2024 118,818 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,017 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,772 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 102,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,062 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 90,927 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,626 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 80,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 74,096 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 74,092 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 64,989 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 64,989 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 57,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 46,646 miles

both rear tyres cracking in between tread area not showing cords

Fail 11 May 2016 46,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in between tread area not showing cords

Pass 8 May 2015 35,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,409 miles

coolant leak

Fail 9 May 2014 29,409 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 13 May 2013 22,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,018 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 MOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MOU, 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 MOU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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