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BF09 FBA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 107,184 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 107,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 104,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,199 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,186 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,369 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 70,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 63,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,783 miles

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,890 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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 FBA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FBA, 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 FBA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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