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BF59 EPU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,084 mi
Last recorded111,084 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 111,084 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,115 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2016 107,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,587 miles

engine light on dash

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on dash

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,641 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 62,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,528 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 44,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF59 EPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF59 EPU, 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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BF59 EPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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