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BU59 YFC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,431 mi
Last recorded85,431 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 85,431 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 85,431 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut fractured top mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,938 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 80,907 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,125 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

park brake application uneven

Fail 24 Aug 2021 75,125 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

park brake application uneven

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,003 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,953 miles

O/S/F strut top mounting worn, but has no movement with the weight of the vehicle on it.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 66,953 miles

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

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

O/S/F strut top mounting worn, but has no movement with the weight of the vehicle on it.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,611 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,532 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,557 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,305 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 22,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 YFC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU59 YFC, 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 BU59 YFC registered?

BU59 YFC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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