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BF09 HZA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,648 mi
Last recorded172,648 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 HZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 172,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 163,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive General minor leak from o/s of engine block/sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both the front upper strut mounts

Fail 26 Apr 2025 163,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both the rear shock absorber dust covers are detached

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive General minor leak from o/s of engine block/sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both the front upper strut mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2024 156,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers are detached

Fail 20 Apr 2024 156,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers are detached

Pass 6 May 2023 149,452 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers are detached

Pass 5 May 2022 140,427 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 140,427 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 131,725 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 131,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm ( worn on edges ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm and tread is uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and tread is uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 115,839 miles

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber plastic dust covers are detached front top of shocker.

Fail 13 May 2020 115,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber plastic dust covers are detached front top of shocker.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Nearside Upper TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKLING

Offside Rear SHOCKER COVER NOT SECURE

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,214 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,214 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 68,462 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in the centre, Tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also slightly cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 60,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 60,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 60,532 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,784 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2013 42,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,993 miles

slight wear front brake discs

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 HZA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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