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BJ09 VKW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,681 mi
Last recorded80,681 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,681 miles

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

parking brake down on effort

rear exhaust box rusting badly /no blows/

Fail 26 Oct 2023 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

parking brake down on effort

rear exhaust box rusting badly /no blows/

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,452 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 71,452 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,357 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 59,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 56,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,336 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 46,336 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,817 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Front Bumper insecure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 41,817 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Front Bumper insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 37,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,267 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 30,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 25,144 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 25,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2013 20,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 20,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 14,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VKW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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