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BJ59 HPY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,333 mi
Last recorded119,333 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 HPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 119,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 108,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 99,117 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 99,117 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 May 2021 93,751 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 93,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 91,175 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 68,442 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 68,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,020 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 55,817 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,275 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not down to chords

Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,073 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 HPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold 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 HPY, 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 HPY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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