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BD59 FZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,056 mi
Last recorded78,056 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 FZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,056 miles

Both rear tyres different compound - N/S/R tyre runflat - O/S/R standard

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front bumper/bonnent damaged/deformed

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 75,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front end damage

Fail 12 May 2025 75,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front end damage

Pass 16 May 2024 69,756 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 69,752 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 62,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 62,251 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,557 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 52,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,243 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 47,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 42,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 12,484 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 12,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 12,184 miles

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

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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BD59 FZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BD59 FZU, 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 BD59 FZU registered?

BD59 FZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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