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BV59 VFP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,670 mi
Last recorded137,670 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 137,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 137,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not operating (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 129,083 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust rear section

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 129,083 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust rear section

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,287 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 118,287 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,888 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 95,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,057 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 86,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 20 Nov 2014 78,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside wiper blades smearing windscreen

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,001 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside wiper blades smearing windscreen

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,629 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,102 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 VFP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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