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BK59 EXD

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,628 mi
Last recorded149,628 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 EXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 149,628 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 149,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 136,806 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

few items corroding underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2023 127,202 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,938 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 113,362 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2020 113,362 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,719 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Casing Damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Casing Damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,911 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,008 miles

small cut n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

small cut n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,787 miles

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,491 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 38,705 miles

n/s/f tyre very low inner edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,416 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 EXD is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

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

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