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BK59 NWS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,572 mi
Last recorded123,572 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 123,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some deterioration to headlamp lenses

Pass 2 Sep 2025 116,080 miles

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 2 Sep 2025 116,080 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Sep 2024 106,255 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

slight damage to front number plate

some wear and corrosion to front brake discs and pads

Fail 4 Sep 2024 106,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

slight damage to front number plate

some wear and corrosion to front brake discs and pads

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,130 miles

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,750 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 87,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 79,219 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 79,082 miles

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

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

some deterioration to wiper blades

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,878 miles

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

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

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,878 miles

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

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

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

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,606 miles

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Fail 19 Aug 2019 69,606 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,424 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre has a nail init

Nearside Rear N/S/R shock Absorber bump stop has come away

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre has a nail init

Rear Rear Number Plat has a crack

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,186 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,617 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 NWS 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 71.4%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

BK59 NWS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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