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BN09 EYS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,042 mi
Last recorded165,042 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 EYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 165,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 156,256 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 144,469 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play in them

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 16 May 2024 144,468 miles

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

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

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

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play in them

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 26 May 2023 139,596 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2022 130,008 miles

Lip of bonnet corroded

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 May 2021 142,633 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock starting to leak oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2021 127,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock starting to leak oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 123,594 miles

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

Front Upper Both front suspension strut upper top mounts have slight play.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 123,594 miles

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

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

Front Upper Both front suspension strut upper top mounts have slight play.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to get low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 115,301 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre's inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 115,301 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre's inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,420 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

x 2 rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2015 63,354 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,172 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,906 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 40,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EYS, 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 EYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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