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DV59 BNL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,879 mi
Last recorded118,879 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 BNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 116,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,297 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 109,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 101,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear white (1.4.A.2f)

gear oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2017 88,470 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear white (1.4.A.2f)

gear oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,548 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 78,548 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,346 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,420 miles

Nearside Front gearbox oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,420 miles

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

Nearside Front gearbox oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,873 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)

Oil leak

complete exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,873 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)

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

Oil leak

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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DV59 BNL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV59 BNL, 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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DV59 BNL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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