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BU59 YFS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,152 mi
Last recorded33,152 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 33,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 28,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 21,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 19,070 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 12,202 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 10,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 9,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 6,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 4,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 3,976 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 3,976 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 3,926 miles

o/s/r lamp unit lense cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2014 3,859 miles

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2013 3,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 2,486 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 YFS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU59 YFS registered?

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

Is BU59 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 YFS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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