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BJ59 NWL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,208 mi
Last recorded49,208 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 49,208 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 48,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 46,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 44,912 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,274 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 39,737 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 39,737 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,348 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,968 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 34,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,260 miles

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Fail 16 Jan 2017 33,260 miles

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

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Fail 12 Jan 2017 33,239 miles

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

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 28,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 19,664 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 NWL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NWL, 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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What year was BJ59 NWL registered?

BJ59 NWL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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