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BK59 UVS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,991 mi
Last recorded140,991 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 140,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,641 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 115,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,479 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres low tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,724 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 79,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,741 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,537 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 45,460 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,044 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 31,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,604 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UVS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

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

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