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BJ09 FLV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,755 mi
Last recorded68,755 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 68,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 65,752 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))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,858 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 58,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,494 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 53,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 47,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,237 miles

Front Flex exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1857014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,184 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,887 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 22,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 17,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 13,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,955 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs badly rusted

noise from rear brakes

Fail 29 Feb 2012 8,955 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs badly rusted

noise from rear brakes

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 FLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol 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 BJ09 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

BJ09 FLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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