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BF59 YFM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,297 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 82,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2023 82,239 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside and under side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,345 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 81,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,962 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 77,962 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,929 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,556 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 75,556 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,110 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,588 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,566 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 YFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF59 YFM registered?

BF59 YFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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