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BG59 UCY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,151 mi
Last recorded127,151 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 UCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly worn and rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly worn and rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 119,896 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 106,181 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,062 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 87,998 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,877 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,780 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,244 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 27,244 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,864 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 UCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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