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BF59 YWO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,394 mi
Last recorded117,394 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,394 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 117,378 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Probe unable to fit in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 111,700 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,551 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 107,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,842 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,629 miles

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade rubber is split.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 96,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear shock absorber casing is corroded.

Rear wiper blade rubber is split.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,112 miles

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Appears to be from oil pressure switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 78,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,216 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,014 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,967 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 YWO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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