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BJ09 VKH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,745 mi
Last recorded88,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 88,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 88,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,683 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2025 83,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,121 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 70,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 67,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 63,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 59,304 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 56,472 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 56,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 52,648 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 48,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 43,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,766 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 37,766 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 31,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 25,271 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 18,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,737 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 11,737 miles

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)

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

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

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 VKH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

BJ09 VKH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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