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BJ59 EKW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,526 mi
Last recorded112,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,526 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 102,672 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 102,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,345 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

front and rear undersde of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 May 2022 89,526 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 89,526 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 81,479 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 15 May 2021 81,479 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,963 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,960 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,658 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 69,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

offside nearside front strut top mounts slight free play

Fail 25 Sep 2017 64,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre just on 2mm cracks in tread just legal

offside nearside front strut top mounts slight free play

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,017 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 61,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,008 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 22,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EKW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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