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BK09 PXA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 PXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,121 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 98,121 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,580 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 92,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside/offside front inner wheel rims dented at bead area

wear in front brake disc faces

Fail 23 Jun 2020 87,476 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

nearside/offside front inner wheel rims dented at bead area

nearside/offside wipers not tested due to washers

wear in front brake disc faces

Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,332 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 70,332 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake balance on 29%

Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

rear brake balance on 29%

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,851 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 40,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,124 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbed to edges

Fail 13 Aug 2014 31,124 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre scrubbed to edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,533 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2013 19,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,082 miles

sill covers fitted.

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 PXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

BK09 PXA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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