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BF09 FAM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,096 mi
Last recorded103,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 103,096 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,645 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced dust cover corroded but not plays (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear both side of tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Jan 2019 97,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 131,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 85,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Fitted With Run-Flat

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fluid leak

item removed from view

signs of coolant leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,895 miles

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

play in front top mounts

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,764 miles

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

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

engine breather split

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,946 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 40,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,350 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,350 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

All position and headlamps on irrespective of swich position.

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 FAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FAM, 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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BF09 FAM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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