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BJ59 NRV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,643 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked, Not showing white light

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

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked, not showing white light

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches across swept area Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil pressure warning light on dash (Oil level OK)

Fail 11 Oct 2024 121,643 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked, Not showing white light

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked, not showing white light

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches across swept area Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil pressure warning light on dash (Oil level OK)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 113,447 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,101 miles

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

timing chain noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2022 108,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

timing chain noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,688 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 100,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,001 miles

engine oil leak===n/s/r/tyre has nail

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,724 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,724 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,799 miles

Brake discs at front have wear Also pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,576 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,394 miles

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

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 NRV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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