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BJ58 KSN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 KSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 86,430 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 80,141 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 80,101 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jan 2024 73,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,926 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 66,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,041 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,767 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 50,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 43,130 miles

Rear Tyres sidewalls have signs of cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,001 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 38,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 31,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,447 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 20,612 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 15,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 15,172 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 9,803 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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BJ58 KSN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ58 KSN, 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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BJ58 KSN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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