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BJ59 YBE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,996 mi
Last recorded89,996 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 86,456 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 86,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,546 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,434 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 78,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 76,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,761 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 68,703 miles

both rear shock absorber covers detached from upper mount

Pass 17 May 2018 62,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,837 miles

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 23 May 2016 46,423 miles

both rear shock absorber weather covers insecure

Pass 19 May 2015 38,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 May 2014 30,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 30,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,975 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 YBE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ59 YBE registered?

BJ59 YBE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 YBE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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