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BK09 MHA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 97,874 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 95,555 miles

Front suspension components are corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspect possible wheel bearing noise

Pass 27 May 2021 94,141 miles

front suspension corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 94,084 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorber dust casings unattached

front exhaust system badly deteroerated

front suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,797 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 91,763 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,701 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,300 miles

exhaust system main silencer box slightly deteriorated

front subframe and suspension components are slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber protective casing damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system main silencer box slightly deteriorated

front subframe and suspension components are slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber protective casing damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,256 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 76,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,774 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 70,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,463 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,463 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,420 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 MHA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MHA, 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 MHA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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