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BG09 YLR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 YLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 72,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 66,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Ede and inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 66,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Ede and inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 57,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 53,197 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,157 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,447 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 41,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 34,609 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 23,766 miles

offside front tyre tread worn close to wear indicator

Pass 14 May 2013 20,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicator

Pass 17 May 2012 16,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 16,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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BG09 YLR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLR, 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 BG09 YLR registered?

BG09 YLR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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