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BV59 MXE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,856 mi
Last recorded28,856 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 28,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 27,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 26,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 22,190 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 22,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,392 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 18,217 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 18,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 14,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 12,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 10,443 miles

All tyres have slight cracks on outer sidewalls.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 8,606 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 6,720 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 5,372 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 4,296 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 MXE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

BV59 MXE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is BV59 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 MXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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