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BD09 JGZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,571 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 77,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,734 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 72,521 miles

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Fail 7 Apr 2020 75,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction intermittant-flashing-engine running lumpy-investigate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped-engine running -sounding rough-investigate (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure aim needs resetting for retest (4.1.1 (c))

battery weak,oil leak-spill,subframe-suspension-components rusting,both front suspension top mounts deteriorating,both rear tyre treads deteriorating-splitting,bonnet underside deteriorating-rusting-poor

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,767 miles

drivers front indicator bulb fading,suspension-front subframe-components rusting badly,front shocker top mounts play-VSI,rear bumper

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,152 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 65,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,499 miles

n/s rear tyre bald on outer edge 185/70R14

o/s rear tyre perished between tread 185/70R14

Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,499 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre bald on outer edge 185/70R14

o/s rear tyre perished between tread 185/70R14

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres just starting to wear

n/s wiper slightly smearing screen

wheel trims

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,338 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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BD09 JGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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