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BU59 YGY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,069 mi
Last recorded49,069 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 49,069 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 47,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 46,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 43,629 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,803 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 35,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,245 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,081 miles

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

engine breather pipe is split

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished/cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2012 18,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,168 miles

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

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

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 YGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

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

Is BU59 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 YGY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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