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2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 109,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,400 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 103,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 103,016 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 103,016 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,348 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 100,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 97,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,115 miles

195/55/16

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

rear shocks weak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,384 miles

1 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.(5W30).

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between centre section and rear box (7.1.2)

Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,048 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear trye

Oil added for test 2.0 5w30

Oil leak on nearside drive shaft.

Oil mixing with coolant

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,048 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear trye

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil added for test 2.0 5w30

Oil leak on nearside drive shaft.

Oil mixing with coolant

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,671 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,994 miles

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

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

inspection light is on

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,994 miles

inspection light is on

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,173 miles

front brake pads are very low

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 NUM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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