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BF09 VGP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,147 mi
Last recorded79,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 VGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both and brake pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front dash oil light and brake pad warning light on

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread and slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 78,862 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emmissions failing lambdra (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both and brake pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front dash oil light and brake pad warning light on dash

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 72,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper heatshild loose

Fail 2 Jun 2025 72,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper heatshild loose

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 66,757 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 56,681 miles

passenger front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 20 May 2023 56,680 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

passenger front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,613 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 45,613 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 40,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 38,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,588 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge + perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,401 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,096 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 21,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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 1 Apr 2015 18,531 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 18,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,265 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 VGP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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