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BF09 HZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,561 mi
Last recorded61,561 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 HZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 61,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,269 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,810 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,005 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 51,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,011 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,125 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TYRES.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 41,125 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TYRES.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,722 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 37,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,451 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,895 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,711 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 23,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,838 miles

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

slight oil leak on gearbox

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 HZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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