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BN09 FBA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,502 mi
Last recorded143,502 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 143,502 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT ROAD WHEELS KERB DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 143,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT ROAD WHEELS KERB DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 138,193 miles

Exhaust mounting defective WHOLE SYSTEM CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 127,507 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective ALSO SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 127,507 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective ALSO SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,593 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 121,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 117,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,548 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 115,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing ONE BOLT WAS MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 98,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,184 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2016 70,258 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

items removed from windscreen/mirror before testing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,507 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,124 miles

nearside top mount has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr/nsr tyres treads cracking slightly

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 FBA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FBA, 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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What year was BN09 FBA registered?

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

Is BN09 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 FBA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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