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BJ58 UYT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,157 mi
Last recorded140,157 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 UYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,157 miles

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

Front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cant open boot

no reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 6 Oct 2021 140,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cant open boot

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Oct 2020 137,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cant open boot

no reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Sep 2020 137,096 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

cant open boot

no reserve travel on handbrake

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edges and cracking in tread

Offside & Nearside rear shock-absorber dust covers insecure

Offside & Nearside rear shock-absorber outer casings slightly corroded

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 133,883 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edges and cracking in tread

Offside & Nearside rear shock-absorber dust covers insecure

Offside & Nearside rear shock-absorber outer casings slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Offside & Nearside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 129,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Offside & Nearside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 123,440 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 117,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 106,425 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UYT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc 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 UYT, 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 UYT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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