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BG09 YLO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,508 mi
Last recorded118,508 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 118,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2023 108,903 miles

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,134 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 102,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 92,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,199 miles

N\S outer sill slight damage

Pass 9 May 2019 71,945 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2019 71,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 61,321 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 61,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 52,375 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 52,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers moved up and out of swept area ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot loose due to perished bump stop

Offside Front brake servo / master cylinder plate in bulkhead rusty, not considered structural

Pass 9 May 2016 42,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have rusty lip inside - nearside worst (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm at outer 3/4 limit, however - unsure if full depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm at outer 3/4 limit but not considered to be full depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm at inner 3/4 limit, however - unsure if full depth (4.1.E.1)

sticker mover out of swept area prior to test

Fail 9 May 2016 42,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have rusty lip inside - nearside worst (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm at outer 3/4 limit, however - unsure if full depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm at outer 3/4 limit but not considered to be full depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm at inner 3/4 limit, however - unsure if full depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sticker mover out of swept area prior to test

Fail 27 May 2015 33,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake servo / bulkhead panel rusty

Pass 27 May 2015 33,448 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake servo / bulkhead panel rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 25,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bulkhead blanking plate (servo) corroded - not structural

Fail 28 May 2014 25,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bulkhead blanking plate (servo) corroded - not structural

Fail 29 May 2013 17,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 17,377 miles

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

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 15 May 2012 12,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 12,006 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 YLO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BG09 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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