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BJ59 EFM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,605 mi
Last recorded112,605 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 112,605 miles

rear silencer box showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2020 112,588 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear silencer box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

car spanner light on

Fail 15 Mar 2019 108,417 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

car spanner light on

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,915 miles

Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,915 miles

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

Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,176 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,320 miles

Child Seat Fitted Nearside Front, Not Allowing Full Inspection Of An Adult Seatbelt

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (Nearside Rear)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,119 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 EFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EFM, 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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BJ59 EFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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