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BN59 JTX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,251 mi
Last recorded101,251 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 JTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,251 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 94,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint has small pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 94,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint has small pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,798 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 77,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,894 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured started to flash white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside 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 19 Sep 2017 42,777 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 42,777 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,539 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 31,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,046 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 31,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,430 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 17,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,955 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 13,955 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking badly (does not meet failure criteria)

nearside rear tyre cracking and close to legal limit(does not meet failure criteria)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,411 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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BN59 JTX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN59 JTX, 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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What year was BN59 JTX registered?

BN59 JTX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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