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BK59 UTX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 68,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exdhaust corroded

lift in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 14 Aug 2026 68,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exdhaust corroded

lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,545 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2024 67,775 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

lift in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 22 Aug 2024 67,775 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,551 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 65,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,608 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 60,437 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 60,384 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing very close to wear bars

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 55,857 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,881 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,026 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,118 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking on tread

offside front tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2014 26,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 16,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 12,101 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UTX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

BK59 UTX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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