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BN09 JXL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,385 mi
Last recorded61,385 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 61,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 54,254 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose area ()

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 54,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak bottom hose area ()

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,709 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 53,709 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 52,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,486 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,026 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,026 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,954 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,862 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 44,861 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,985 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 37,984 miles

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

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 25 Mar 2015 33,686 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 33,686 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,734 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 JXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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