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BF59 YZS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,583 mi
Last recorded122,583 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 122,583 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 119,679 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 119,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 114,526 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 103,582 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 103,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 94,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 86,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 75,833 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 75,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 58,744 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,377 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,556 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 YZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

BF59 YZS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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