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BK03 PEK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa Life

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,165 mi
Last recorded86,165 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 PEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Life
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,165 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,165 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits READING IS 1.057 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,990 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 79,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 74,050 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 AND CRACKED WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 2014

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,054 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant residue radiator area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

nearside rear shock shroud is insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,448 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 60,221 miles

wiper switch requires attention

Pass 2 May 2018 49,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,044 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,665 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,512 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)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Life?

Based on 2,836 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 3
coil spring broken 3
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
coil spring incomplete 2
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BK03 PEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Life in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa Life fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK03 PEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Life typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Life is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK03 PEK registered?

BK03 PEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa Life, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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