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BG59 WAA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,250 mi
Last recorded108,250 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,250 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,954 miles

Front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 92,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 85,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,594 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,331 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,955 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 48,955 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,470 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 48,470 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 46,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,337 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 44,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,615 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 WAA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WAA, 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 WAA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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