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BK59 EBU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,158 mi
Last recorded168,158 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 EBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 168,158 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 168,158 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 162,963 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 162,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.24 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 158,439 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine hose broken

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 153,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 148,990 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 148,990 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 126,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 126,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BK59 EBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK59 EBU, 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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BK59 EBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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