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BV59 VAE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,936 mi
Last recorded79,936 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 79,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr+nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 76,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr+nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 67,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,734 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 58,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,174 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,400 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated (hanger)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2016 42,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,700 miles

engine breather hose split,.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,216 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 VAE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VAE, 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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What year was BV59 VAE registered?

BV59 VAE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is BV59 VAE safe to buy?

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