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BN09 BJZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,458 mi
Last recorded68,458 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 BJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 68,458 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,470 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 63,470 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 53,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 51,270 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,191 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,191 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 43,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 43,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 37,492 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 37,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded centre and rear

Fail 9 May 2017 34,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded centre and rear

Pass 11 May 2016 30,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 30,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,347 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 26,347 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,070 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 23,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,846 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 15,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN09 BJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN09 BJZ, 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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BN09 BJZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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