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BK09 WUC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,489 mi
Last recorded67,489 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 WUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 67,489 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 67,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 53,488 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2022 53,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2022 48,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 40,583 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 40,558 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Exhaust boxes removed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,061 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 34,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 31,078 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 31,073 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 27,466 miles

N/S/R tyre worn more on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2015 23,266 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2015 23,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,513 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,373 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 15,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,972 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 WUC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,598cc 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 WUC, 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 WUC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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