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BJ59 MYF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,114 mi
Last recorded89,114 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 67,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,105 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted/corroded

Front sub-frame rusted/corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension top mounting bush/bearing play/movement

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

Rear axle /sub-frame rusted

Rear coil springs rusted

Rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

both front drive shafts badly rusted

Fail 4 Sep 2021 64,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (emissions test faild) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe badly corroded/hole+blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front and rear exhaust system+rear silencer box corroded

Front and rear suspension components rusted/corroded

Front sub-frame rusted/corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension top mounting bush/bearing play/movement

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

Rear axle /sub-frame rusted

Rear coil springs rusted

Rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

both front drive shafts badly rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,498 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 50,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,666 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 42,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,236 miles

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 24 Nov 2016 41,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,366 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade has a slight tear on rubber

o/s/r tyre is slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2015 37,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wiper blade has a slight tear on rubber

o/s/r tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,922 miles

Nail in off rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,379 miles

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

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 MYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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