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BJ59 WPD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,363 mi
Last recorded95,363 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,363 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 95,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 95,223 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 90% worn and discs scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front downpipe flexi joint split and separated slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat adjuster inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise o/s and n/s/f steering rack link arms worn ()

engine noisey and oil was very low and leaking from oil switch and poss other leaks rec steam clean

Fail 15 Dec 2022 80,746 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 90% worn and discs scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front downpipe flexi joint split and separated slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat adjuster inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise o/s and n/s/f steering rack link arms worn ()

engine noisey and oil was very low and leaking from oil switch and poss other leaks rec steam clean

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 74,844 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,514 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,083 miles

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

knocking coming from column/steering rack

Fail 31 May 2019 59,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

knocking coming from column/steering rack

Pass 22 May 2018 52,320 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 52,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 45,569 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 May 2017 45,569 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2016 40,390 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 40,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,660 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 20,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,517 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 WPD 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 57.9%.

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 WPD, 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 WPD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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