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BJ59 NLG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,388 mi
Last recorded75,388 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 NLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,388 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 75,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 72,878 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 72,866 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s n/s shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage modification unsafe o/s/f steering drop arm cover missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,389 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,699 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,700 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,719 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 59,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort service brake only 18% effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 38,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,470 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2012 27,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs perishing

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 NLG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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