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BK09 LLW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 LLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 95,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 95,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,310 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 92,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 85,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 81,453 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight damage cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has its surface corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 76,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight damage cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has its surface corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,587 miles

Nearside Front Macphearson strut top mount has movement, it was not excessive at the time the vehicle was presented.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 2mm. Tread is also cracking, and there is a nail embedded in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leakage from sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 70,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macphearson strut top mount has movement, it was not excessive at the time the vehicle was presented.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 2mm. Tread is also cracking, and there is a nail embedded in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leakage from sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

windscreen washers weak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 51,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,087 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 49,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2015 44,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,395 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,854 miles

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

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 LLW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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