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BJ09 PZK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,988 mi
Last recorded89,988 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,988 miles

General corrosion underneath

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 89,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underneath

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,948 miles

General corrosion underneath

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,074 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2022 68,972 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,718 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,636 miles

Both front brake disks, inner faces corroded

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust back box mountings corroded and has a slight blow

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box mountings corroded and has a slight blow

Rear tyres starting to perish

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,775 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2018 57,775 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,956 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has lose of pressure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,335 miles

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

engine breather pipe split

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine breather pipe split

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,893 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,893 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)

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,028 miles

both rear tyres cracked and stepped

judder noise from front brakes on RBT

Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,468 miles

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

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 PZK 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 PZK, 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 PZK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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