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BG09 XJZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,138 mi
Last recorded141,138 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 XJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 141,138 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2026 141,138 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,842 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 134,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 129,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 112,250 miles

Offside Front Foglamp insecure

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 112,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Foglamp insecure

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat

Pass 24 May 2022 93,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 79,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,201 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 10 May 2018 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,861 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 55,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 55,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 49,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 43,819 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,806 miles

exhaust back box badly corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 36,805 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 27,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

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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BG09 XJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG09 XJZ, 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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BG09 XJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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