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BU09 UPJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,783 mi
Last recorded54,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 54,783 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 23 Jul 2025 51,028 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 51,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,237 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 46,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 41,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 39,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,940 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer drive shaft CV gator slightly misting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 35,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer drive shaft CV gator slightly misting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,610 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 33,005 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 31,344 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting worn.

Pass 1 May 2018 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre, slight cracking in tread.

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads.

Fail 1 May 2018 28,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre, slight cracking in tread.

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads.

Pass 3 May 2017 25,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,189 miles

Nearside rear tyre, slight cracking in tread.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 22,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre, slight cracking in tread.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,711 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,736 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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BU09 UPJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BU09 UPJ, 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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BU09 UPJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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