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BU59 YDS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,617 mi
Last recorded70,617 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,617 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 66,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 58,005 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded/child seat fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 58,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded/child seat fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 54,964 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exauast back box corrodid

tyer cracked

Fail 19 May 2015 54,964 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exauast back box corrodid

tyer cracked

Pass 13 May 2014 50,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,684 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 50,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,623 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 22 Jan 2013 36,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

rear footbrake readings in rolling road slightly out of balance

slight fluctuaion on o/s/f brake in rolling road

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,401 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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BU59 YDS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU59 YDS, 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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BU59 YDS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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