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BV59 RNA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 RNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 84,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,146 miles

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

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 78,593 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 78,593 miles

Central Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 76,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 73,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,448 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 72,448 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,092 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 70,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear Tyre's starting to perish

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,615 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear Tyre's starting to perish

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,163 miles

Eml on

Fail 29 Aug 2014 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Eml on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,485 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 RNA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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