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2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,331 mi
Last recorded101,331 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 101,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 101,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges, remaining tread worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges, remaining tread worn close to limit and cut in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 100,560 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on back surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 100,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on back surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 77,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,407 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 76,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,869 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 70,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,315 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both side front top mount slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,678 miles

oil low

osr/osf/nsf indicators discoloured

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 31 Aug 2017 58,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nsr upper side light inoperative

oil low

osr/osf/nsf indicators discoloured

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,841 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front head lamp aim not tested due to not working

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,323 miles

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

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

leak on osf cv gaiter

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

leak on osf cv gaiter

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake lining(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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BF59 EUR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc 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 BF59 EUR, 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 EUR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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