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BJ59 EOD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,018 mi
Last recorded150,018 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 150,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 145,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb rash (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb rash (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 145,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb rash (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing kerb rash (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front upper. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear slight damage to nearside rear door wing & bumper.

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

engine & under covers.

Fail 4 Jan 2023 139,261 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front upper. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear slight damage to nearside rear door wing & bumper.

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

engine & under covers.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (both tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front upper. (5.3.2 (c))

engine & under covers.

Fail 21 Dec 2021 135,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (both tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside front upper. (5.3.2 (c))

engine & under covers.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 126,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens cracked/incomplete (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 119,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,148 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,089 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,067 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 EOD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EOD, 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 EOD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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