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BK59 UGL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,216 mi
Last recorded42,216 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 42,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 38,240 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 34,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 30,992 miles

Brake pedal feels hard but brake servo working fine and brake test readings are okay

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured *2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded *2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 27,605 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,959 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured *2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 24,958 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured *2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 23,158 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion on rear axle

Fail 29 Oct 2019 23,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working both os and ns stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion on rear axle

Pass 1 Nov 2018 20,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2018 20,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 18,674 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 18,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 16,585 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 16,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,283 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 14,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 12,161 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 12,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 9,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,720 miles

Report nail in N/S/R tyre.

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 UGL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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