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BJ59 RGU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,343 mi
Last recorded144,343 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 RGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 144,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 140,650 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 140,643 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 138,171 miles

front springs corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

small exhaust blow

small play n/s/f top mount

Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,872 miles

exhaust blow

oil leak

play both front top mounts

Fail 17 Mar 2023 134,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust blow

oil leak

play both front top mounts

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,679 miles

oil leak

play n/s/f top mount

small exhaust blow

Fail 18 Mar 2022 131,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

play n/s/f top mount

small exhaust blow

Pass 19 Mar 2021 125,570 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and perished

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

play n/s/f top suspension mounting

rear axle corroded

rear shocks corroded

small exhaust blow

Fail 19 Mar 2021 125,570 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit and perished

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

play n/s/f top suspension mounting

rear axle corroded

rear shocks corroded

small exhaust blow

Pass 20 Mar 2020 122,593 miles

small oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2020 122,593 miles

small oil leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,607 miles

play n/s/f top mount

rear exhaust hanger corroded

small exhaust blow

Fail 19 Mar 2019 118,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

play n/s/f top mount

rear exhaust hanger corroded

small exhaust blow

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,339 miles

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 116,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,675 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 114,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,930 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 18 Dec 2014 94,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,278 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,705 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 RGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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