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BN09 FAU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,047 mi
Last recorded110,047 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 110,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,574 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 90,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

cam cover gasket leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,316 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 78,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front shockers corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,145 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, early attention required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,444 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,595 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 57,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,964 miles

eml on

Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,577 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,577 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 45,256 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,389 miles

engine breather pipe damaged and split

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 FAU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 FAU registered?

BN09 FAU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is BN09 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 FAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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