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BN09 BGZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 114,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 114,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 111,975 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 108,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 103,871 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 103,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2017 99,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 92,986 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 92,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 78,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,887 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 64,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,283 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,247 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 BGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN09 BGZ, 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 BGZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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