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BK59 YHW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 89,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,975 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 80,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 78,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 69,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 67,053 miles

scrape down drivers door

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 56,933 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,919 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 47,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,939 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 36,938 miles

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

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

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 YHW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc 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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

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

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