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BK59 UCJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,565 mi
Last recorded77,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,565 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,013 miles

Coolant level low

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

Rocker cover breathing pipes are damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2025 69,013 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Rocker cover breathing pipes are damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,666 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 65,644 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,935 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 49,799 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,690 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,568 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 49,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,814 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 34,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,912 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 25,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 15,564 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 13,744 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 13,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

BK59 UCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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