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BJ09 FME

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,843 mi
Last recorded59,843 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,287 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,027 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 58,027 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ap16u (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ap26u (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 56,728 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 56,728 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 55,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 52,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,959 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 185/70/14

Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit 185/70/14

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,695 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 39,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,596 miles

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 8,946 miles

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

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