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BJ59 MZZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,759 mi
Last recorded57,759 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 MZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 57,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 49,923 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 47,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 47,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel at shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,629 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 46,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,543 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 46,442 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 46,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn at inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,631 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,920 miles

limited life on nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2017 44,920 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

limited life on nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 37,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,059 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 30,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 23,726 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 MZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

BJ59 MZZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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