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BJ59 NFM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,266 mi
Last recorded74,266 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,266 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 66,969 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 66,958 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2022 57,361 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 44,901 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,356 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system and front coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

rear tyres on 2.8mm

Fail 29 Oct 2020 38,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

exhaust system and front coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

rear tyres on 2.8mm

Pass 29 Oct 2019 36,687 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 36,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,102 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 34,102 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,662 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 30,656 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,163 miles

cond of wiper blades

Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 26,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,795 miles

front wiper linkadge bolt lose

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 NFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 NFM, 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 NFM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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