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BK59 NVY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,420 mi
Last recorded86,420 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 86,420 miles

Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Heavily corroded (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,087 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 82,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,383 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 67,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,226 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly

front subframe corroded NEEDS attention asap

rear axle corodded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 62,226 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly

front subframe corroded NEEDS attention asap

rear axle corodded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,849 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,196 miles

Front SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,993 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 45,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,374 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,601 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 34,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,956 miles

195/55/16 X 4

NSR CHILD SEAT FITTED ETC

NSR SHOCK LIGHT MISTING-PODOT

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,059 miles

195/55/16 X 4

OSF TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 12 Oct 2013 27,059 miles

195/55/16 X 4

OSF TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,159 miles

195/55/16 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/12/12

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

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 NVY 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 NVY, 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 NVY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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