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BK59 EBZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,059 mi
Last recorded119,059 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 EBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 119,059 miles

Front Nearside and Offside suspension /axle and its attachment have its surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing, wheel hubs, steering inner and outer ends

Front Nearside and Offside suspension /axle and its attachment have its surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing, wheel hubs, steering inner and outer ends

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension /axle and its attachment have its surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing, wheel hubs,

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 119,026 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))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and Offside suspension /axle and its attachment have its surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing, wheel hubs, steering inner and outer ends

Front Nearside and Offside suspension /axle and its attachment have its surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing, wheel hubs, steering inner and outer ends

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension /axle and its attachment have its surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing, wheel hubs,

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,423 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))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 113,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deterred in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,401 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 96,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,160 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 85,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 75,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,851 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 48,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,836 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 44,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,794 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,666 miles

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,513 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,324 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 24,324 miles

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

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

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 EBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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