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BF09 ESU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,042 mi
Last recorded26,042 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ESU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,042 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 26,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 25,295 miles

exhaust brackets heavilly corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 25,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

light underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,509 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 2 Jul 2019 24,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,225 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,157 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Feb 2017 20,139 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015
Fail 27 Feb 2015 16,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 13,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2013 9,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 9,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,887 miles

Report cut to N/S/F tyre, no cords exposed.

Report nail in O/S/R tyre.

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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BF09 ESU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF09 ESU, 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 BF09 ESU registered?

BF09 ESU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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