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BK59 YXS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 YXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 148,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 136,958 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,664 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 132,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 128,715 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 128,699 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 120,293 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear shock absorbers weak and damp

Engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,284 miles

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,837 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 10 Sep 2019 109,829 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,415 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 105,409 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,326 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 99,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,732 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside front bumper insecure

signs of heavy oil leak from engine bay

Fail 24 Aug 2016 89,732 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour 1 yellow 1 white (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside front bumper insecure

signs of heavy oil leak from engine bay

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,821 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,705 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 YXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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