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DN09 BGF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 BGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,242 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive oil leak could cause damage to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine timing cover gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Auxilary belt damaged/frayed due to contact with oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker body heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine rocker cover/pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread peeling and cracking (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine breather pipe split full length of pipe

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing

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

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

Service light on

Fail 21 Nov 2022 70,795 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine breather pipe split full length of pipe

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing

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

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

Service light on

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,493 miles

1x breather pipe split

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + both edges worn. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 67,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper + lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

1x breather pipe split

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + both edges worn. 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine top side + underside. need further insp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,399 miles

Front engine oil leak

No oil on dipstick add 1.5ltr 5/30 oil to take above minimum to allow emission test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service light on

Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,397 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish 195/55/16 dot 1016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No oil on dipstick add 1.5ltr 5/30 oil to take above minimum to allow emission test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on inner shoulder of tyre 195/55/16 ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service light on

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,355 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))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive throttle body area + engine underside. need further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2019 59,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive throttle body area + engine underside. need further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil low - at minimum

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 53,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in the tread 195/55/16 dot3713

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 53,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2017 48,778 miles

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)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Oil leak front crank seal leaking ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 10,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Oil leak front crank seal leaking ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,804 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 43,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2016 43,471 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 38,836 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 38,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 35,106 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 35,101 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 32,369 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 32,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Fail 5 May 2012 28,333 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 28,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DN09 BGF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 DN09 BGF, 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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DN09 BGF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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