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BJ59 NPG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,328 mi
Last recorded86,328 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 86,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to test (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 79,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 79,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,124 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 72,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear mid to back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT - Inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,663 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,476 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,066 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,346 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 NPG 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 82.4%.

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

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