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BJ59 ORC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,126 mi
Last recorded86,126 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ORC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,126 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 86,125 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,729 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,729 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,094 miles

Oil level low

Fail 22 Mar 2021 79,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil level low

Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 72,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,228 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 29 Mar 2018 63,337 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 63,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 56,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. 185/65 15 @2mm worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. thin, lipped and corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

MIL on dash

Nearside Front drive shaft/gearbox seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 15 @3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 14 @3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2016 56,525 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeros (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides. 185/65 15 @2mm worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. thin, lipped and corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

MIL on dash

Nearside Front drive shaft/gearbox seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 15 @3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 14 @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective flat, 185/70 14 steel ()

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 34,885 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,388 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,527 miles

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

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 ORC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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