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BD09 JCY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,292 mi
Last recorded63,292 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 JCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 63,292 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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))

Middle Exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 63,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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))

Middle Exhaust pipe corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,381 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 59,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

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

Pass 2 May 2023 56,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge's / perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

Offside front tyre worn on edge's / perished

Pass 5 May 2022 54,135 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 54,134 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,526 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 52,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,047 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 45,045 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,186 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,152 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 32,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,137 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 15,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,701 miles

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

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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BD09 JCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BD09 JCY, 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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BD09 JCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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