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BF59 YUV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,697 mi
Last recorded85,697 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,697 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 85,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,312 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 79,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,540 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,536 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 70,081 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 61,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 59,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 59,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,453 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 40,453 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,259 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 33,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2013 26,158 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,808 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 YUV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

BF59 YUV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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