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BK09 KWR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,985 mi
Last recorded134,985 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 KWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 134,985 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 129,352 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 129,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 125,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,109 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 110,186 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive generally oily, highest point pressure sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,567 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 101,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,399 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,709 miles

Tow bar electrics socket cover missing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 71,685 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 71,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,997 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected cap missing (1.9.3b)

both rear shock bump stops deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2016 63,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected cap missing (1.9.3b)

both rear shock bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

near side rear shock cover and bump stop in poor condition

near side wiper blade poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osr tyre has cracked tread.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 45,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

osr tyre has cracked tread.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,126 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 34,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KWR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR registered?

BK09 KWR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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