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BF59 HWG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,879 mi
Last recorded71,879 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 HWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 71,879 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,883 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,318 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2023 64,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 9 Jul 2022 61,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 59,683 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,753 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have slight movement at upper attatchment

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,505 miles

both rear s/absorbers corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,405 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 41,401 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,398 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre cracking between tread

Fail 15 Jul 2016 37,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre cracking between tread

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,444 miles

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 HWG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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