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BV59 VYL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,797 mi
Last recorded101,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 101,797 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 101,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside/nearside (both) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,523 miles

battery cover, engine top cover, heat shielding front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

tyre size 185/ 65/ 15

Fail 23 Oct 2018 59,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

battery cover, engine top cover, heat shielding front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

tyre size 185/ 65/ 15

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,970 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,560 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,545 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,131 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 VYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

BV59 VYL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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