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BV59 MUB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,022 mi
Last recorded99,022 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 MUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 87,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 87,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,438 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,758 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,669 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,454 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also bald on edges, no cords showing at time of test 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres worn to 3mm, sidewall perished and cracking in tread 185/65/15

Fail 4 Oct 2017 45,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also bald on edges, no cords showing at time of test 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres worn to 3mm, sidewall perished and cracking in tread 185/65/15

Windscreen wiper streaking in areas but clears the windscreen effectively

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,642 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,628 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,811 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 21,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing from outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2012 9,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MUB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 MUB, 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 MUB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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