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BJ59 OTP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,421 mi
Last recorded79,421 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,816 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low on tread (3mm)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

engine oil leak

rear coil springs rusting

Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,816 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre low on tread (3mm)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

engine oil leak

rear coil springs rusting

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,567 miles

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop worn

Oil leak ()

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres getting worn

exhaust rusting

front brake discs rusting

rear suspension springs rusting

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,202 miles

rear suspension bump stops worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 56,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear suspension bump stops worn

Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine/timing chain may be getting noisy

front brake discs showing wear

items removed from drivers veiw

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,006 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,633 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 30,452 miles

Nearside Rear 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 OTP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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