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BJ59 MWU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 MWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 92,774 miles

Front subframe and wishbone arm s heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 26 May 2022 92,774 miles

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

Front subframe and wishbone arm s heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,079 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 76,991 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 76,991 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,809 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,809 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,383 miles

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

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,383 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,314 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 45,314 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,766 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 MWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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