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BV59 MWJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside And Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185 65 15 ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 77,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge {185/65/15h) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 77,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge {185/65/15h) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (185/65/15h ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (185/65/15h) (5.2.3 (e))

engine rattle on start up

Fail 8 Jul 2022 76,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (185/65/15h ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (185/65/15h) (5.2.3 (e))

engine rattle on start up

Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

engine rattley on start up

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,186 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 77,180 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 72,162 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,583 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 64,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,994 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 47,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,162 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,261 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,261 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,755 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 27,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 20,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,614 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 MWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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