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BK59 YHC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,534 mi
Last recorded104,534 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,534 miles

ADV EXHAUST BRKT WINDSCREEN AND FRONT NO PLASTE

Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

no oil in engine at start of test

Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

no oil in engine at start of test

Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust tube adrift

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wiper blade wipes off the screen

Fail 18 Jan 2022 88,013 miles

Central Front Lower Emissions not tested major exhaust blow [flexi pipe] (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust tube adrift

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wiper blade wipes off the screen

coolant level low

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,384 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective knocking on body (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 77,384 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective knocking on body (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,222 miles

engine management light is on

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 52,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,855 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 33,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,250 miles

Breather pipe split

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,871 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 YHC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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