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BN09 JHX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,740 mi
Last recorded103,740 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 JHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 103,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 103,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,275 miles

Front Front subframe corroded

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

Front exhaust flexy section broken but still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also perishing/cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also perishing/cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

stickers within the driver’s field of view that significantly affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2023 73,007 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 73,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 65,745 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 65,745 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,755 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,902 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 50,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 33,732 miles

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 13 Jun 2018 28,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,991 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 18,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 14,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 14,506 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 13,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,620 miles

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 JHX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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