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BJ09 VEU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,263 mi
Last recorded117,263 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 117,263 miles

Central Lower MID EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORROADED

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHILED LOOSE BUT SECURE

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,673 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 105,647 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,179 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm slightly cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm cracking in treads

Offside Front headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm cracking in treads

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

Rear exhaust back box heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust back box heat Shield slightly insecure

Exhaust central box corroded

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

Front sub-frame slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 92,920 miles

both rar tyres perished

o/s/f top shock play

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 38,088 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 32,114 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 32,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 30,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

offside rear tyre perishing and has cuts to tread but not down to cords

service light on

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

offside rear tyre perishing and has cuts to tread but not down to cords

service light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,328 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 27,328 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,505 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2/3mm

small splits in inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not expossing cords

Fail 11 Jun 2012 19,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2/3mm

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

small splits in inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not expossing cords

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 VEU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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