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DU59 BFM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,293 mi
Last recorded113,293 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 BFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 113,293 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2023 110,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,140 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 83,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner sml oil leak from gearbox drive-shaft seal

Fail 4 May 2019 83,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sml oil leak from gearbox drive-shaft seal

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 69,491 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 63,179 miles

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

front discs rusty and pitted

Fail 7 May 2016 63,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front discs rusty and pitted

Pass 8 May 2015 50,219 miles

damage to front bumper and nearside front fog lamp missing

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in front strut top mounts

Fail 8 May 2015 50,219 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front strut top mounts

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

damage to front bumper and nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 2 Sep 2013 37,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,205 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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DU59 BFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU59 BFM, 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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DU59 BFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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