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BJ59 HRE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,212 mi
Last recorded33,212 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 33,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 32,423 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

o/s front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 22 Oct 2024 32,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s front tyre cracking in tread

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,878 miles

All tyres cracking no ply cords showing

Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,872 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,837 miles

All tyres cracking in tread no cords showing

Fail 26 Oct 2021 28,837 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn n/s front suspension strut top mounting bush / bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres cracking in tread no cords showing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 29,956 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,121 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play in n/s/f strut top

Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 25,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 22,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,322 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,636 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,814 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 HRE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

BJ59 HRE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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