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BJ09 VEL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,777 mi
Last recorded102,777 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 102,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of any tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of any tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away

Pass 22 May 2018 97,716 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 87,150 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2017 87,150 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,724 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,724 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2015 64,224 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 May 2015 64,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner rotors

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 51,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 44,314 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 VEL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VEL, 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 VEL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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