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BD09 JHX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,468 mi
Last recorded121,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 JHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 121,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 115,966 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 115,966 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2022 115,956 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front tyre fouling anti-roll bar on full lock.

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 114,667 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 114,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 112,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 106,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 106,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,319 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

front brake discs worn low

front brake pads 2mm

major engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2018 94,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

front brake discs worn low

front brake pads 2mm

major engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,709 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,946 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jun 2013 30,946 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,797 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 22,797 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 JHX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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