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BJ59 OTG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,507 mi
Last recorded50,507 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 OTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,507 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,507 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,750 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

3/ O/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 25 Feb 2016 45,750 miles

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

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

3/ O/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,112 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 29,698 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,698 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,295 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 21,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 OTG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

BJ59 OTG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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