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BK59 RGX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Bronze Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,673 mi
Last recorded112,673 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,248 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 111,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 107,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 103,314 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 99,736 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 99,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,238 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 93,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly off load. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint dust cover. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front seal area. ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly off load. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint dust cover. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak front seal area. ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,452 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 48,958 miles

front brake discs deteriorated and pitted

front brake discs noisy on application

nearside front tyre worn edges, perished and cracked

Pass 12 May 2014 43,538 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 38,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,784 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 RGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Bronze with a 1,389cc 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 RGX, 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 RGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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