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BJ59 EOC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,524 mi
Last recorded104,524 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 100,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 97,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear springs, Front suspension arms.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front suspension arms, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs.

Slight exhaust blow back box joint

Fail 20 Oct 2020 94,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front suspension arms, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs.

Slight exhaust blow back box joint

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

Offside Front Slight free play top suspension mount

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

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

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,365 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer side walls

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2017 79,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer side walls

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,781 miles

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

nearside door mirror loose

offside front tyre at 2.0mm,worn on edges , badly kerbed & is perishing

rear shockabsorber covers broken

rear tyres ay 3.0mm,worn on edges& perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,781 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside door mirror loose

offside front tyre at 2.0mm,worn on edges , badly kerbed & is perishing

rear shockabsorber covers broken

rear tyres ay 3.0mm,worn on edges& perishing

slight brake bind offside rear but nothing showing on roller brake test

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,536 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

front and rear indicators turn white

Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,556 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear nail in tyre

front and rear indicators turn white

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,065 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 EOC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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