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BK59 KUW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,834 mi
Last recorded88,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 KUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 88,834 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,896 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,540 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brake pads wearing low

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear shock absorbers slightly damp and dust covers slightly loose

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 70,021 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn more outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2022 70,021 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn more outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2019 57,627 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear upper sidelight not working

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,708 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 6 Jan 2018 49,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

nearside front tyre tread bald inner edge,slightly underinflated

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre slight split on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 4,303 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 KUW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

BK59 KUW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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