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BJ59 EKR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,241 mi
Last recorded152,241 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 146,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

signs of oil contamination in coolant bottle

wiper linkages worn

Fail 8 Mar 2018 146,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

signs of oil contamination in coolant bottle

wiper linkages worn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 137,043 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers worn

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

wiper linkages worn

Fail 23 Feb 2017 137,043 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers worn

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

wiper linkages worn

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,720 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

no spare wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2016 128,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release can be pulled out of catch (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven 39% (3.7.B.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp adjusters not attached to insides of headlamps

no spare wheel

Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,121 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,121 miles

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

o/s/f an d n/s/f tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,481 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,742 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,742 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 EKR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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