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BN09 FCP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,780 mi
Last recorded113,780 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 FCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 113,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 109,876 miles

cant see front brake pads

sub frame corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2020 109,875 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

cant see front brake pads

sub frame corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,207 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,020 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2018 100,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,558 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,147 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 90,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 84,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,732 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,732 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,605 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,605 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,522 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FCP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

BN09 FCP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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