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BV59 VZZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,040 mi
Last recorded139,040 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 139,040 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker top mount has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2018 128,182 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 128,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 117,028 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 117,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,770 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 109,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,905 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 19 Aug 2015 98,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 24 Sep 2014 93,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,495 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,100 miles

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

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 VZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

BV59 VZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BV59 VZZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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