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BK59 JLX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,804 mi
Last recorded93,804 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 93,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,271 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 92,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 87,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 74,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,305 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 61,295 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,546 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,875 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,203 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 43,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,551 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 29,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,928 miles

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)

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 JLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol 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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

BK59 JLX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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