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BN09 FBC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,681 mi
Last recorded34,681 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 34,681 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 34,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 32,980 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 32,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 30,125 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,522 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,509 miles

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

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 FBC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FBC, 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

How do I check the history of BN09 FBC?

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What year was BN09 FBC registered?

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

Is BN09 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 FBC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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