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BJ59 EXH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 137,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,033 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,005 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 106,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 79,464 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished - 195/55R16

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 79,464 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly perished - 195/55R16

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,878 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rearbox corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 52,088 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rearbox corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat offside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EXH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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