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BV59 YRO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,546 mi
Last recorded40,546 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 40,545 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Breather hoses burst x2 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 35,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit/ Worn bold inner & outer edges 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & worn bold inner/ outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 31,968 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 28,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 26,807 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 26,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 24,899 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 24,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 21,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,891 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 4,218 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 YRO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

BV59 YRO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BV59 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 YRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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