2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · A20 UAA
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 88,527 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A20 UAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2026
- 88,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A20 UAA 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 (A20 UAA) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
A20 UAA Mileage History
- 22/11/202384,949 mi
- 04/12/202384,949 mi
- 02/06/202588,198 mi+3,249 mi
- 13/06/202588,198 mi
- 01/07/202688,527 mi+329 mi
Average of roughly 1,373 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: Poor
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- ABS pump failureSerious
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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