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BJ09 PXY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,188 mi
Last recorded70,188 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 PXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,188 miles

Coolant leak ()

Crank case breather hose split

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

offside front inner track rod arm has play

Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At MOT limits. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,024 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 68,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,471 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s font (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wiper linkage deteriorated

fuel tank/exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,084 miles

Front Wiper linkage worn.

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 67,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wiper linkage worn.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 65,960 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,320 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber body corroded

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 60,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber body corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,015 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 49,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,935 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.exhaust corroding.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 30,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.exhaust corroding.

Pass 27 May 2015 27,993 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 27,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 22,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 17,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 17,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 11,986 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 PXY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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