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BK09 AEW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 AEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 82,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 65,757 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 65,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,141 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 62,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,055 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,268 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,989 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,989 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,611 miles

Corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 49,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,716 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,524 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise front wiper linkage worn

advise service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 37,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,551 miles

front registration plate lettering slightly disfigured

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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BK09 AEW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK09 AEW, 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 BK09 AEW registered?

BK09 AEW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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