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BG59 UMC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,587 mi
Last recorded105,587 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 UMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,587 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 99,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,179 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 94,177 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,311 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 87,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 74,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,483 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 67,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Dust protector separated from shock absorber (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Dust protector separated from shock absorber (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,094 miles

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

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2016 52,094 miles

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,693 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 43,693 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,554 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 34,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 26,881 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,463 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 20,463 miles

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

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 UMC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMC, 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 BG59 UMC registered?

BG59 UMC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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