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BF09 FBE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,432 mi
Last recorded53,432 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 53,432 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,512 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,404 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 46,401 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 44,485 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 42,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 cracking on wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks appearing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 23 Aug 2016 32,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,592 miles

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,441 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall perished

Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,305 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,584 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 FBE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBE, 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 FBE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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