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BK59 VCL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,033 mi
Last recorded93,033 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 93,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 83,970 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 83,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 83,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - nearly bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 82,810 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,160 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 80,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,912 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,373 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,527 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,919 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 42,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,479 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,294 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 VCL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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