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BN09 VFJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 VFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 99,108 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wind screen has stone chip

Fail 26 Aug 2026 99,108 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

wind screen has stone chip

Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,808 miles

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

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 59,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 43,425 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a small but deep cut in tread

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 32,838 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,340 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 VFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

BN09 VFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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