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BN09 TZM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 TZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,269 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close to limit 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 101,269 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close to limit 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,750 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,153 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 71,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 68,202 miles

Offside drivers mirror can't adjust.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 57,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,010 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 47,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,569 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,682 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2014 24,682 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,388 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 22,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,440 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 19,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 TZM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

BN09 TZM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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