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BN09 BFV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,454 mi
Last recorded95,454 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 BFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,062 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,081 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,081 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,174 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 62,172 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front sub frame excessively corroded in dangerous condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,337 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 53,335 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2017 44,483 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 44,483 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Front Subframe Corroded but not seriously weakend

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,482 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,406 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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BN09 BFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BN09 BFV, 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 BN09 BFV registered?

BN09 BFV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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