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BV59 UHN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,484 mi
Last recorded66,484 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 UHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 66,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 61,539 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 61,539 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 58,602 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 58,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,626 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 55,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,141 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2021 51,141 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,585 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear bumper unclipped

Pass 31 Jan 2019 43,868 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged but not dangerous

Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,612 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 34,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle / Rear joint (7.1.2)

O/S & N/S Rear tyres have age related cracking

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 34,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Glass missing (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle / Rear joint (7.1.2)

O/S & N/S Rear tyres have age related cracking

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,488 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,087 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 12,087 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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