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BJ59 EMF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,835 mi
Last recorded105,835 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 105,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,922 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dent on outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 100,922 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dent on outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,428 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 83,428 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,259 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,993 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2014 46,525 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,837 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 EMF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

BJ59 EMF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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