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BN09 BGU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,056 mi
Last recorded63,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,056 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,223 miles

Brake fluid low

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 54,202 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 54,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 50,550 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 50,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,213 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,505 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 45,505 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,624 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 37,914 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 37,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,948 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 33,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,940 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers top cover are in secure

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,975 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,425 miles

exhaust is starting to deteriorate and corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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 BGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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