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BJ59 MZF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,486 mi
Last recorded114,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 114,486 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure and inop

Offside Front wing damaged

evidence of nearside front tyre touching inner wheel arch trim

Fail 10 Jul 2026 114,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure and inop

Offside Front wing damaged

evidence of nearside front tyre touching inner wheel arch trim

Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative and insecure

Nearside Front wheel/tyre has evidence of previously rubbing inner wheel arch trim

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,852 miles

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

nearside front foglight not working

Fail 4 Jul 2024 101,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,953 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 97,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 69,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 51,845 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,195 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,669 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 44,669 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,649 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 40,645 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil breather pipe split

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,519 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 30,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,701 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 24,701 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,513 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 MZF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

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

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