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BJ09 VEK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,460 mi
Last recorded40,460 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 40,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 36,847 miles

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Fail 31 Oct 2024 36,847 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 4 Dec 2023 36,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 36,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 36,594 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 36,574 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 36,044 miles

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

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 16 Dec 2021 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,507 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 35,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,822 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,794 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,659 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,802 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,305 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked to tread and both sidewalls perished no chords present when inspected

offside rear tyre cracked to tread

Fail 13 Feb 2014 16,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked to tread and both sidewalls perished no chords present when inspected

offside rear tyre cracked to tread

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,207 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 10,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

BJ09 VEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 VEK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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