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BF59 ZBL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,668 miles

Engine Breather Pipe Split (Oil Fumes Noticeable)

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door/ Wheel Arch Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 85,668 miles

Engine Breather Pipe Split (Oil Fumes Noticeable)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door/ Wheel Arch Damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Beam Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,535 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes deteriorated

front subframe and lower wish bones corroded

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,946 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Offside Rear Inner tyre feathering

Fail 23 Sep 2022 67,946 miles

Emissions not tested tail box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Offside Rear Inner tyre feathering

Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,402 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 56,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 56,368 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,412 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 46,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,824 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 36,200 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,975 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 31,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed handbrake cable has been fouling at one time (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 28,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed handbrake cable has been fouling at one time (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,499 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,076 miles

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

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

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

top breather pipe on rocker cover split open

Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,571 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 ZBL 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 61.9%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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