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BF59 YWD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,789 mi
Last recorded80,789 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Grooves (Size 195.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged & temporary repaired

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,016 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks & Engine oil warning light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged & temporary repaired

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,049 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged & temporary repair

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (corroded & rusty) (dust cover severely deteriorated) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,058 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 195.55.R 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged & temporary repair

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (corroded & rusty) (dust cover severely deteriorated) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,934 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel arch damaged

Rear Both side shock absorbers casing rusty & Dust cover severely deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

All round exhaust bracket rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (Size 195.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both side shock absorbers casing rusty & Dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2019 61,994 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 61,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,549 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 54,549 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,441 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,441 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,300 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,300 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,183 miles

Offside Front 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 YWD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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