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BJ59 MZD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,736 mi
Last recorded58,736 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 MZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 58,736 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 56,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,878 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 53,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 48,075 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 46,281 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,313 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 44,313 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,804 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,560 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 MZD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

BJ59 MZD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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