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BG58 FTA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,072 mi
Last recorded162,072 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 FTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 162,072 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 162,072 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 147,983 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 147,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber outer casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 122,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber outer casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/sat nav ()

Oil leak ()

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/sat nav ()

Oil leak ()

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 30 Dec 2016 99,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,354 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 69,647 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,647 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,013 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,033 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,246 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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BG58 FTA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG58 FTA, 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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BG58 FTA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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