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BF59 GWA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 118,175 miles

centre exhaust covrd in past near rear joint

Fail 14 Aug 2019 118,173 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust covrd in past near rear joint

Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 109,963 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,156 miles

ns and os front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 70,839 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 34,110 miles

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

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 GWA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

BF59 GWA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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