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BU59 YGX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,568 mi
Last recorded33,568 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 33,568 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 32,502 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 31,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 29,840 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 28,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 26,827 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 26,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 24,162 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 24,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 22,079 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 9,291 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,740 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 YGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

BU59 YGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is BU59 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 YGX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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