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BG09 YKO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,552 mi
Last recorded86,552 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 86,552 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 86,543 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just below 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just below 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,228 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,081 miles

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,989 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 67,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,724 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,807 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 61,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88H Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge 185/65/15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge 185/65/15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,461 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 49,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,990 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,962 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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BG09 YKO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG09 YKO, 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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BG09 YKO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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