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BK59 JKE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,395 mi
Last recorded96,395 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 JKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer clamp is not secure

Fail 19 Aug 2025 96,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust rear silencer clamp is not secure

Fail 24 Jul 2025 96,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box clamp loose on pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,940 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb out of carrier (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,777 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 83,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,957 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,538 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,204 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,735 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 46,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusted and weak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 39,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusted and weak.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,032 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,709 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Dec 2012 21,823 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 JKE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKE, 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 JKE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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