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BJ59 YBC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,624 mi
Last recorded66,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 66,624 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 64,147 miles

All four tyres cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2025 64,147 miles

All four tyres cracking

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Fail 22 Oct 2024 60,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,350 miles

Breather hose split from rocker cover to inlet manifold.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 6,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has play.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 51,201 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 6,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has play.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,273 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,182 miles

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

Fail 15 Oct 2019 45,182 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,622 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 41,622 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,026 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 5 Oct 2017 37,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,309 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Offside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 31,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Offside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,152 miles

3,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,288 miles

Approx 4,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 11,961 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 YBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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