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BJ59 OTU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,434 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,230 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 69,067 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,768 miles

exhaust not fully secure

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 65,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust not fully secure

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,749 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 59,749 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 51,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 44,244 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 44,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,481 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight mark on front windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,411 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,949 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 12,949 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 OTU 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 61.1%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

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

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