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BJ09 UEM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,622 mi
Last recorded45,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,622 miles

BACK EXHAUST BOX TOUCHING BUMPER

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 37,964 miles

Lower arm bushes worn

Tyres perished

Fail 1 Jun 2021 37,948 miles

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

Lower arm bushes worn

Tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2020 36,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where flexi section meets manicat, 1 fixing broken, also blowing where center pipe joins into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in O/S/F tyre, tyre marked with chalk ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 32,480 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 32,480 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 29,516 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 29,516 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,120 miles

All four tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 24,216 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 May 2015 24,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breather pipes split

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2014 21,492 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 21,436 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

The N/S/R light lens is damaged and has sharp edges!

Pass 22 May 2013 18,187 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

Fail 17 May 2013 18,149 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 29 May 2012 13,045 miles

N/S/R light lens broken.

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 UEM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol 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 UEM, 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 UEM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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