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BF59 YZZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,172 mi
Last recorded96,172 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,172 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged but not sharp

Fail 7 Jan 2025 96,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged but not sharp

Pass 4 Jan 2024 91,225 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Dust covers insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing/wheel arch damaged but not sharp

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,579 miles

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

Offside Front bumper/wing/door damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2023 87,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bumper/wing/door damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Wing damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2022 83,643 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Wing damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,465 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 71,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 58,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,496 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,008 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 YZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

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

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