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BG59 UTL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,650 mi
Last recorded86,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 UTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leaking front under naeth

Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,185 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,972 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 57,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 50,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 43,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 35,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,435 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,797 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 19,288 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UTL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

BG59 UTL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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