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BG59 UMM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,795 mi
Last recorded102,795 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 102,795 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box neck joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 95,992 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 95,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 89,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage on inside and outside

Fail 14 May 2022 89,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage on inside and outside

Pass 15 May 2021 88,173 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 88,096 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,839 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 75,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% n/s/r slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 66,737 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 66,737 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,844 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (design feature) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing heavily on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 60,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (design feature) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing heavily on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 54,182 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 44,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,302 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perrished

Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,302 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perrished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,712 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 UMM 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 59.1%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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