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BJ59 OVU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,790 mi
Last recorded118,790 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,790 miles

EML

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 118,790 miles

EML

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 105,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on

n/s/f tyre tread low[edges]

rear tyre treads low

Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,162 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

eml light on

front wiper blades worn

n/s/f tyre tread low[edges]

rear brake performance low

rear tyre treads low

Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,065 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 85,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,672 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,273 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 OVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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