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BF59 JCY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 JCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,882 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 62,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,533 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked excessively

Fail 25 Sep 2021 60,530 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level low & dirty.

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked excessively

note: found brake pedal travel quite alot.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,547 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,547 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,632 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 46,764 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 46,764 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not adjustable handle broken (6.2.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,975 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 40,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,853 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 37,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,420 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 JCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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