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BK09 UVC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,102 mi
Last recorded77,102 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 77,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,935 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak rear of engine block

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play/wear in offside front top suspension mount

Fail 1 Aug 2025 74,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,691 miles

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

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

centre exhaust section starting to rust

front subframe, both front suspension lower arms, nearside front suspension coil spring and offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2024 71,687 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

centre exhaust section starting to rust

front subframe, both front suspension lower arms, nearside front suspension coil spring and offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

nearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 3mm/ low on edges

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2023 71,594 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

slight play in front upper top mounts

Pass 30 Jul 2022 67,638 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 67,632 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 54,259 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2018 54,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2017 44,049 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 44,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,776 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2013 20,933 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 20,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,287 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 UVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

BK09 UVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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