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BK59 PYZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,753 mi
Last recorded118,753 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 PYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 118,753 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f + n/s/f upper strut top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 108,170 miles

Front Both headlamps, fixing slightly defective or temporarily repair, but not affecting drivers view

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF brake discs worned, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF top mountings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 108,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF brake discs worned, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF top mountings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Low level oil warning

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

Pass 10 May 2023 105,849 miles

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 3 May 2023 105,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 91,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 85,196 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 85,196 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 78,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 66,515 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 66,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 56,329 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 56,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,702 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,733 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres poor condition (cracking on tread)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 24,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres poor condition (cracking on tread)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 14,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,474 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 PYZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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