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BK09 CJY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 CJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 87,303 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 81,912 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,900 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 75,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (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))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,813 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 60,731 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,640 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,464 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2014 44,431 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 35,949 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,740 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?

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 CJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK09 CJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK09 CJY registered?

BK09 CJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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