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BV59 VKU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,633 mi
Last recorded112,633 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,633 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 112,405 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,185 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,574 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 99,548 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 99,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,763 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 95,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,679 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,227 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 VKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

BV59 VKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BV59 VKU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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