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BK59 YFA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,158 mi
Last recorded61,158 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 61,158 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,985 miles

Offside front coil spring corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 53,919 miles

Nearside 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

Both rear tyres perished

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside front tyre worn low on legal limit and perished

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 43,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,987 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,335 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 14,112 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 YFA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK59 YFA registered?

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

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