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BK09 LMX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,115 mi
Last recorded76,115 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,254 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 71,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,252 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,936 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,504 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres deteriorated / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened excessively corroded and holed within 30cm of n/s and o/s front lower arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres deteriorated / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,219 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wishbones / sub frame corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2020 63,214 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wishbones / sub frame corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,648 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 60,648 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,809 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 52,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 49,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,367 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 46,355 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,117 miles

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 LMX 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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

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

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