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BU59 YGA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,989 mi
Last recorded24,989 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 24,989 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 24,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished heavily, inside. 185/70/14 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 23,890 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 23,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 22,962 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 21,704 miles

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

service light on

Fail 10 Feb 2021 21,704 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

service light on

Pass 10 Feb 2020 20,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 19,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 16,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 14,584 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 12,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 10,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 7,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 5,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f shock absorber has slight play in top mounting

Fail 5 Sep 2012 5,843 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f shock absorber has slight play in top mounting

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 YGA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

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

Is BU59 YGA safe to buy?

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