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BNF 173B

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 173B
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,087 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,052 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 9,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,883 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 90,883 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,923 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,886 miles

no oil

Fail 27 Jun 2018 74,884 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no oil

Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,027 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 61,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,846 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 40,846 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,874 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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BNF 173B is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc 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 BNF 173B, 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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BNF 173B is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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