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BF59 YXR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,413 mi
Last recorded106,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 106,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 100,574 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,673 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,283 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight movement at top mounts

Fail 7 Sep 2019 65,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight movement at top mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,354 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,296 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 36,435 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 24,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 24,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,134 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

BF59 YXR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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