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BF59 YYM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,366 mi
Last recorded86,366 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bumper has duct tape on it

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 86,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 82,216 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 82,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,400 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,979 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 56,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,383 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop split

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,535 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking and wearing low

Fail 1 Sep 2016 43,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R tyre cracking and wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,871 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 24,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,319 miles

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

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

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 YYM 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 76.5%.

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

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