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BV59 OKX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,645 mi
Last recorded116,645 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 116,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lower section of coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of coil springs corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 114,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,285 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 106,285 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 104,740 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 103,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,710 miles

rear exh box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 102,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exh box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,825 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2019 98,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,102 miles

minor gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 84,228 miles

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,534 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,227 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,100 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 OKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OKX, 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 OKX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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