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BJ58 UYM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,964 mi
Last recorded106,964 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,373 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and perishing o/s 2.5mm and n/s 3.5mm

Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,401 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and perishing o/s 2.5mm and n/s 3.5mm

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,512 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,906 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 58,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,503 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre over half worn

Fail 29 Dec 2014 52,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre over half worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 45,614 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wipers smearing screen

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,784 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 30,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f headlamp aim adjuster not functioning

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 UYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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