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BJ09 FMU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,394 mi
Last recorded61,394 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 61,394 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 61,393 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

battery light on

o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2025 57,996 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 57,996 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,130 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 54,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s front coil spling ill fitting top mounting

Pass 17 Feb 2023 45,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 41,511 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 37,501 miles

n/s rear seat belt slow retracting

Fail 20 Feb 2021 37,499 miles

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

n/s rear seat belt slow retracting

Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,117 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,218 miles

both rear tyres surface cracks side walls and tread area

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge 195/55/16

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,599 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 29,597 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2015 24,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 13,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,536 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 FMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 BJ09 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

BJ09 FMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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