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BG59 YRJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,505 mi
Last recorded111,505 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,505 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

interior mirror missing

Fail 17 Oct 2020 111,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

interior mirror missing

wiper stalk broken

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 92,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,408 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,497 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 79,494 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,893 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,515 miles

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

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

emissions test, no smoke, pass.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,410 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 43,410 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,978 miles

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

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 YRJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

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

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