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BJ09 FAF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,817 mi
Last recorded119,817 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 119,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 119,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,409 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,088 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 10 Jan 2023 108,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,455 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 102,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 101,227 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 101,227 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 93,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded and breaking apart

nearside front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge 195/55/15

Fail 11 Jun 2015 64,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded and breaking apart

nearside front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge 195/55/15

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,936 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,936 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 39,562 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 39,562 miles

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

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

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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BJ09 FAF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ09 FAF, 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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BJ09 FAF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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