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BJ59 OWM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,709 mi
Last recorded15,709 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 15,709 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 15,633 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 15,622 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 15,208 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside, offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside, offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 15,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside, offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside, offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 14,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 14,013 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 14,007 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Screw in rear tyre at n/s

Pass 17 Sep 2021 13,909 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 13,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 13,373 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 13,074 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 10,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 9,107 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,042 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 OWM 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 83.3%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ59 OWM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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