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BJ58 UWW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

95,822 mi
Last recorded95,822 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 UWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,822 miles

auxiliary belt fraying

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

Rear shock absorbers offside and nearside dust shields loose.

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 95,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers offside and nearside dust shields loose.

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt fraying

Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,789 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os,ns uppers worn (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking lock to lock further investigation needed (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os,ns (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 91,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os,ns uppers worn (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking lock to lock further investigation needed (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os,ns (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing worn/rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush worn with play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering column slight noise on lock to lock, advise further investigation

Fail 17 Jun 2022 88,038 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs new metal clips/ties to secure properly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing worn/rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated needs new metal clips/ties to secure properly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush worn with play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering column slight noise on lock to lock, advise further investigation

Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,633 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,143 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 85,142 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,730 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,727 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,882 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 73,881 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,136 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge splits in side wall of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,365 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 65,363 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,543 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 38,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,670 miles

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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BJ58 UWW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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