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BK09 KVU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,834 mi
Last recorded135,834 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 KVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,834 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 135,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.68 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

front bumper loose

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,868 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 113,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,453 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,129 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,209 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,615 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,922 miles

Coolant level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside tyre wearing on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2012 41,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

BK09 KVU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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