2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BK59 NWC
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 89,785 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK59 NWC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2025
- 89,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK59 NWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (BK59 NWC) between October 2012 and January 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
BK59 NWC Mileage History
- 05/10/201229,277 mi
- 17/09/201336,307 mi+7,030 mi
- 17/09/201336,307 mi
- 04/10/201442,784 mi+6,477 mi
- 17/09/201548,819 mi+6,035 mi
- 09/08/201654,464 mi+5,645 mi
- 10/08/201654,471 mi+7 mi
- 24/07/201760,050 mi+5,579 mi
- 08/08/201865,265 mi+5,215 mi
- 15/07/201969,527 mi+4,262 mi
- 24/07/202074,098 mi+4,571 mi
- 22/07/202177,811 mi+3,713 mi
- 22/07/202177,812 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/202282,266 mi+4,454 mi
- 25/01/202384,144 mi+1,878 mi
- 19/01/202486,188 mi+2,044 mi
- 06/01/202589,784 mi+3,596 mi
- 08/01/202589,785 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,935 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa D
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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