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BF09 ETE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,745 mi
Last recorded72,745 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ETE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 72,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 71,644 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 71,642 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 69,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 67,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,329 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,589 miles

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,276 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 35,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 30,058 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 30,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,783 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,266 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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BF09 ETE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF09 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

BF09 ETE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is BF09 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 ETE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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