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BV59 UHE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,990 mi
Last recorded53,990 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 UHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 53,990 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 53,983 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 51,248 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 51,248 miles

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 48,902 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,521 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Nov 2022 46,520 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/n/s in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,299 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unable to see/feel ply/cords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,007 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 44,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,406 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 42,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,853 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 39,853 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position boot (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,384 miles

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

O/s/r tyre cracking up inner and outer wall

Fail 16 Oct 2017 37,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bootlid (6.2.B.1c)

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

O/s/r tyre cracking up inner and outer wall

Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,870 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,025 miles

Offside Rear Age cracks on outside edge of tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2015 27,024 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Age cracks on outside edge of tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,669 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre heavily feathered on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre heavily feathered on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2012 12,748 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 UHE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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