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BK09 PXE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,557 mi
Last recorded84,557 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 PXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 84,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 82,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,161 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 79,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,956 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 72,283 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 77,283 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 68,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,062 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 61,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,068 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above failure criteria discs also lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,133 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,133 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 39,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished/worn

Fail 14 May 2014 34,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 34,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 29,806 miles

front brake pads low discs worn and slighty lipped

front wiper blades started to smear

Fail 16 May 2013 29,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

breather pipe split

front brake pads low discs worn and slighty lipped

front wiper blades started to smear

Pass 2 May 2012 23,333 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 PXE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

BK09 PXE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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