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BN09 BJY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,199 mi
Last recorded114,199 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 BJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 114,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,343 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLE BEHIND SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15T WORN AND SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15T WORN AND SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED BEHIND SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,743 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 62,456 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 52,329 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,842 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 44,842 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,833 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,935 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt unable to test due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,371 miles

nsr/osr/osf/tyres sidewall deterated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,162 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,684 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,051 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 BJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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