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BK59 JGU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 JGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 109,427 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 109,427 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,221 miles

Front exhaust flexy corroded (system slightly corroded)

Nearside Front Upper slight play in strut mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen washer has only one jet working

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded both

Fail 25 Sep 2023 95,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure rubber not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (all heatshields missing) (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexy corroded (system slightly corroded)

Nearside Front Upper slight play in strut mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen washer has only one jet working

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded both

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 86,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 81,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 77,253 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,672 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,672 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,135 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 63,135 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour All showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from sump ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs lipped and scored

Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Oil leak driveshaft oil seal ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from sump ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs lipped and scored

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,392 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 34,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,717 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 29,717 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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