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BN09 XCM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,495 mi
Last recorded75,495 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 75,495 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks border line pass (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 74,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi has a minor leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 71,919 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r shocker bump stop deteriorated

both front brake discs corroded on edges / slight fluctuation developing

engine very noisey / rattling

slight play / wear in both top suspension mounts

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 71,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e.m.l warning light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading incorrect (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s/r shocker bump stop deteriorated

both front brake discs corroded on edges / slight fluctuation developing

engine very noisey / rattling

slight play / wear in both top suspension mounts

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,482 miles

engine noisey / rattling

rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,534 miles

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

front flexi and centre section of exhaust has general surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear heatshield slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 68,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear heatshield slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,062 miles

engine slightly noisey / rattling

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 66,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 65,395 miles

Nearside Front front strut / slight movement in top mounting rubber .

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,039 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 47,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

oil leak on pressure switch engine low on oil

Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 13 Mar 2012 16,048 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 16,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 XCM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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