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BF09 FBY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 83,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly cords on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top casing and bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing yet

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top casing including bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr 185/65/15 tyres 5yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 71,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,641 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 67,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 47,166 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,034 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,784 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 FBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

BF09 FBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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