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BJ09 FBG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,703 mi
Last recorded130,703 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 130,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 122,776 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 122,776 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 122,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2024 112,188 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 106,028 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 106,028 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 101,668 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 101,668 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 96,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 89,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock Absorber covers Loose & Bump stops split

Fail 19 May 2020 89,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock Absorber covers Loose & Bump stops split

Pass 20 May 2019 83,731 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 16 May 2018 77,645 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 77,645 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 71,007 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges, has cuts in, not to cords at time of test.

3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 17 May 2016 64,224 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 22 May 2015 56,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 May 2014 48,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,580 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 40,580 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,586 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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BJ09 FBG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ09 FBG, 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 BJ09 FBG registered?

BJ09 FBG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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