2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R70 DDM
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 128,085 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R70 DDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 128,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R70 DDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (R70 DDM) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R70 DDM Mileage History
- 10/02/2023105,922 mi
- 29/01/2024113,889 mi+7,967 mi
- 05/02/2025123,840 mi+9,951 mi
- 06/02/2026128,050 mi+4,210 mi
- 16/02/2026128,085 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 7,346 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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- ABS pump failureSerious
Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
- Timing chain stretch (1.0 / 1.2 petrol)Serious
Small petrol engines can stretch their timing chain if oil changes have been skipped, eventually leading to noisy starts or failure.
- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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