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BU59 YJG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,405 mi
Last recorded122,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YJG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 122,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower bumper grill damaged

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar is deformed and slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 122,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 70 14 should be185 65 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed under seat back rest (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower bumper grill damaged

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar is deformed and slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 112,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar is deformed/ damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 112,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar is deformed/ damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at slip coupler (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 96,070 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror excessively scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 86,953 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 86,952 miles

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 74,375 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 64,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,338 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,085 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,745 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre, cracking within thread

Fail 8 Oct 2015 40,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre, cracking within thread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

washer fluid like jelly

Fail 3 Sep 2012 15,998 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

washer fluid like jelly

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 YJG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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