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BN09 TZJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,513 mi
Last recorded63,513 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,836 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 62,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,925 miles

o/s/f tyre perished within tread

Fail 14 Mar 2024 61,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre perished within tread

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,666 miles

Front wipers smeary

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,179 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,537 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has some movement (within manufactured specifications)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,082 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,141 miles

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

oil breather pipe split

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,886 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,865 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 TZJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TZJ, 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

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What year was BN09 TZJ registered?

BN09 TZJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is BN09 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 TZJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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