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BG59 JCY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,163 mi
Last recorded63,163 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 63,163 miles

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

both rear shocks corroded

timing chain rattle

Pass 28 May 2025 60,558 miles

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 30 May 2024 57,650 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 54,046 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2023 54,046 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2022 50,627 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 50,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 47,360 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 44,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 40,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 37,753 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 37,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,124 miles

engine breather pipe split

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,359 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 24,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,382 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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BG59 JCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG59 JCY, 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 BG59 JCY registered?

BG59 JCY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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