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BJ59 MZX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,473 mi
Last recorded112,473 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 112,473 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 112,452 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2025 109,859 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 105,712 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 105,676 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid abs unit under bonnet (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 100,685 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,166 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 94,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,662 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,239 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 86,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 80,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,043 miles

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 8 Oct 2016 65,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,923 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 58,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,099 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 42,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 33,679 miles

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

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

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 MZX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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