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BJ59 MXT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,849 mi
Last recorded106,849 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 MXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 106,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 98,431 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 98,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 94,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 91,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 74,323 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure HANGERS SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,481 miles

engine timing chain excessively noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 46,040 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,939 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 38,938 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,501 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 MXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MXT, 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 MXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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