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BJ59 NBG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,439 mi
Last recorded81,439 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 81,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle covered on underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,395 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 76,395 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

n/s non obligatory mirror loose

Fail 19 Oct 2022 74,209 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

n/s non obligatory mirror loose

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,042 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

n/s accident damage

wiper blades smeary

Fail 8 Oct 2020 66,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s accident damage

wiper blades smeary

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,034 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 59,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,672 miles

Both rear tyres treads cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,672 miles

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

Both rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,872 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,921 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,746 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,746 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,589 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 NBG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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