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BF59 ERK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,945 mi
Last recorded80,945 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 ERK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,945 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 13 Apr 2026 80,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 25 Apr 2025 74,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 74,429 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 60,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,962 miles

Offside Rear Number plate bulb not working

Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,592 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,871 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,350 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 22,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 16,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner pads wearing thin

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 ERK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF59 ERK, 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 BF59 ERK registered?

BF59 ERK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is BF59 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 ERK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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