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BJ59 OWB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,943 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 91,943 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 81,665 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 81,664 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 3 Dec 2020 74,168 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 71,433 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,844 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,799 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,572 miles

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,660 miles

195 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,840 miles

195 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

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

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,722 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,126 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,530 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All tyres on 3mm,o/s/r tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Engine breather hose split on cam cover

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 OWB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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