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BF59 ZDT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,843 mi
Last recorded119,843 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,843 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,914 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody wear

Pass 12 Apr 2023 111,366 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 111,365 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 90,969 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,057 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,558 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 75,557 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Wipers cleaning but hitting the car body when working

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,097 miles

Front Plate bent

Front Wipers hitting scuttle panel

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre running off the inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre running off the inside edge

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

EML on dash

Front Plate bent

Front Wipers hitting scuttle panel

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre running off the inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre running off the inside edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,250 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 52,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror

Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,136 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,266 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside rear tyre perished and split

Fail 16 Oct 2013 38,266 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 29 Sep 2012 24,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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 ZDT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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