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BK59 EXC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,034 mi
Last recorded162,034 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 EXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 162,034 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 162,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 160,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 157,708 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2020 157,708 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,300 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 142,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,698 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 122,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,058 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 106,056 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,130 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 63,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,971 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,662 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 EXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EXC, 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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What year was BK59 EXC registered?

BK59 EXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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