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BJ09 VAK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,681 mi
Last recorded83,681 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 77,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 72,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 67,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 63,059 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))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 58,504 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 58,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 53,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 49,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 46,114 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 42,097 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 34,992 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls.

Pass 14 May 2014 31,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,807 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 23,337 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 VAK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

BJ09 VAK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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