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BK59 ECX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,811 mi
Last recorded77,811 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 ECX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 77,811 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 77,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,533 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 66,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower washer bottle leaking

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 66,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,312 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 54,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 50,732 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,212 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake discs lipped

service lamp on

Fail 24 Oct 2016 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

brake discs lipped

service lamp on

Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,989 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,337 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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BK59 ECX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK59 ECX, 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 ECX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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