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BD59 DFJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,230 mi
Last recorded62,230 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,230 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 62,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,273 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 16 Aug 2023 56,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 53,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2021 53,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on edge and deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,155 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 51,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 50,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Dec 2017 45,023 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,644 miles

both rear tyre's slightly steeped on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,761 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,789 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 27,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 20,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,523 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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BD59 DFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD59 DFJ, 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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What year was BD59 DFJ registered?

BD59 DFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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