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BK59 JJV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,196 mi
Last recorded51,196 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 51,196 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the inner side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 50,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the inner side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,128 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 47,126 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,989 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 44,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,001 miles

Both Rear Tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,209 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 36,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,656 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,643 miles

advise n/s/f droplink

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,770 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 24,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 JJV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 JJV, 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 JJV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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