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BV59 YRM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,538 mi
Last recorded119,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,997 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,776 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2014 47,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,622 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 37,613 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 26,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,739 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 YRM 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 YRM, 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 YRM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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