CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN09 JUV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,393 mi
Last recorded111,393 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 111,393 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r sill rusted

rust over body

Fail 30 May 2025 111,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To rear nearly snapped! (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust nearly snapped and major misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Flashing. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 108,741 miles

14 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,185/65/15 X 4,,

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,078 miles

185/65/15 X 4,

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 107,078 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached nsf & osf drop links-caution (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF &OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

185/65/15 X 4,

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 100,002 miles

185/65/15 x 4,,

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,439 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 89,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

vehicle under sealed

Fail 10 Apr 2019 56,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/f top mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2017 51,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/f top mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,672 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r outer sill has light corrosion

n/s/r shock damp

n/s/r tyre has nail

Fail 26 Apr 2016 45,672 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outer sill has light corrosion

n/s/r shock damp

n/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s o/s front tyres has slight sidewall damage

n/s/f tyre wearing edges and perashing

rear breake ferrules has light corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,176 miles

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all steering an d suspension components has light corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is slightly deteriating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,052 miles

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

all steering an d suspension components has light corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is slightly deteriating

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,805 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on exhaust

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN09 JUV 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 61.9%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV?

You can check the full history of BN09 JUV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN09 JUV registered?

BN09 JUV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is BN09 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 JUV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN09 JUV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN09 JUV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.