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BN09 XRA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 97,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,598 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,097 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 92,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 11 Mar 2022 90,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,786 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,786 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,092 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top mounting slight lift

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,149 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,308 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 65,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,298 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 57,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,158 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,387 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 XRA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

BN09 XRA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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