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BG59 FUE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,055 mi
Last recorded95,055 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 95,055 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 95,054 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 84,475 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 84,470 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,328 miles

Damage to Front Crossmember

Damage to Nearside Front wing

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 72,328 miles

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

Damage to Front Crossmember

Damage to Nearside Front wing

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,945 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,308 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 50,308 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,928 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 40,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 31,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 24,904 miles

Front x2 tyres slightly perished

front brake disc slightly corroded / lipped

Pass 12 Dec 2015 20,565 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 16,685 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 16,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 12,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 9,199 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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BG59 FUE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG59 FUE, 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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BG59 FUE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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