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BF09 JWZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,743 mi
Last recorded107,743 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 JWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,750 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,750 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,440 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 99,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,612 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 97,611 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,115 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 80,108 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))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,714 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 13 Jun 2018 74,714 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low PRS: both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements PRS: replaced with correct colour of fixing screws / caps front and rear (0.1 (d))

corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy: Lambda just met (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to some underbody componernts

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 17 Jun 2017 67,940 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy: Lambda just met (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to some underbody componernts

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,430 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 43,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 33,906 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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BF09 JWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF09 JWZ, 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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BF09 JWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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