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BV59 UWU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,656 mi
Last recorded79,656 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2025 73,693 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 73,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 65,713 miles

movement detected at nearside front top shock mount

nearside front coil spring incorrectly located

vehicle lowered on lowering springs

Fail 3 Feb 2024 65,713 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb hanging in engine bay (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

movement detected at nearside front top shock mount

nearside front coil spring incorrectly located

vehicle lowered on lowering springs

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,124 miles

Air filter / intake loose in engine bay

Nearside and offside rear shock bump stops have perished and protective shrouds have dropped down

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 59,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air filter / intake loose in engine bay

Nearside and offside rear shock bump stops have perished and protective shrouds have dropped down

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,099 miles

under sealed

Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned main beam bulb pointing wrong direction (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

under sealed

Pass 28 Jan 2021 43,989 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 37,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,924 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 30,924 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 27,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,487 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 20,932 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,142 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 UWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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