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BJ59 BHZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,000 mi
Last recorded68,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,432 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 66,431 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,469 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

engine auxiliary belt fraying

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,134 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 51,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,988 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 45,987 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 40,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,553 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 38,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2015 35,898 miles

exhaust system corroding

both front tyres wearing close tread wear bars

Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,542 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 6 Aug 2014 32,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,001 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 29,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads worn low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,343 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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BJ59 BHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ59 BHZ, 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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What year was BJ59 BHZ registered?

BJ59 BHZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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