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BU59 YFM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 88,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,166 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 83,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,709 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 65,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 62,266 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 58,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,775 miles

Front discs slightley lipped

Front slight oil leak from engine

Nearside Front tyre has slight crackes

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

Offside Front trye has slight crackes

Offside Rear trye has slight crackes

Fail 28 Oct 2017 56,775 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Front discs slightley lipped

Front slight oil leak from engine

Nearside Front tyre has slight crackes

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

Offside Front trye has slight crackes

Offside Rear trye has slight crackes

Pass 15 Oct 2016 51,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 44,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 39,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,910 miles

recomend front tyres low 2.5-3mm & n/s has sidewall damage

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 YFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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