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BK59 YXW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,724 mi
Last recorded69,724 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 69,724 miles

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

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

front splitter partly missing and slight insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,480 miles

Coolant Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Top Mount Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge, Advise to Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 66,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Top Mount Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge, Advise to Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,945 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,906 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casting has advance corrosion.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,885 miles

Coolant leak.

Front Front suspension components has corrosion.

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

Rear Both rear coil spring has corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,062 miles

Front Both front lower arm corrosion.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Both rear coil springs corrosion.

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 58,062 miles

Front Both front lower arm corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both rear coil springs corrosion.

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,468 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,195 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 56,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,908 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 52,908 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,648 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 47,648 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,489 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 43,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,430 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 40,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,871 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 YXW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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