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BJ09 FTA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,550 mi
Last recorded98,550 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,550 miles

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2021 98,547 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,111 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine very noisy

exhaust back box badly corroded but not blowing

recommend service and possible timing chain replacement

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box badly corroded and outer skin detached

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,567 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2018 64,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,473 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,987 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 26,987 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 17,630 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 14,729 miles

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

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

UNDER COVER DAMAGE

Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,729 miles

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

UNDER COVER DAMAGE

Fail 22 Jun 2012 10,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 FTA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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