2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · CY09 HZW

The 2009 Vauxhall Corsa presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 9 July 2025 at 47,504 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable. The vehicle cleared its final test one day after a failed attempt on 8 July 2025 at 47,503 miles that also listed no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the car passed cleanly on 22 July 2024 at 44,954 miles and again on 17 July 2023 at 42,551 miles. Recorded mileage sits at 47,504 against an October 2009 registration, equating to roughly 2,794 miles per year. This is low for a 17-year-old car. The records show steady annual use: 2,403 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, then 2,550 miles to July 2025. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The clean advisory history across all three years suggests light use, though the two failed tests with zero defects recorded point to previous owners encountering paperwork or test-scheduling problems rather than neglect of consumables. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage, as prolonged standing promotes corrosion and flat-spotted tyres. The absence of advisories means no binding calipers or exhaust emissions faults were logged, but DVSA testers do not strip components. Check underneath for structural rust on sills and subframes. Verify the reason for the 8 July 2025 failure with zero defects, as it may reflect a late presentation or missing documentation. Otherwise the Corsa's MOT trail shows consistent, low-stress operation with no recurring mechanical trends requiring immediate concern.