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BK09 YKU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,452 mi
Last recorded114,452 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 YKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,452 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 114,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,951 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2019 111,951 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,676 miles

exhaust back box outer skin rusty

oil leak from engine

Offside Rear shocker bump stop mount broken

both front tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,568 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,239 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,222 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 81,431 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 81,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 77,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 54,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,681 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,231 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKU, 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 YKU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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