2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DA59 HSG
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 29,181 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA59 HSG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 29,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA59 HSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (DA59 HSG) between October 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
DA59 HSG Mileage History
- 29/10/20122,543 mi
- 12/11/20134,328 mi+1,785 mi
- 17/11/20146,182 mi+1,854 mi
- 16/11/20157,605 mi+1,423 mi
- 22/11/20169,142 mi+1,537 mi
- 22/11/201710,187 mi+1,045 mi
- 22/11/201811,277 mi+1,090 mi
- 23/11/201811,299 mi+22 mi
- 21/11/201912,278 mi+979 mi
- 19/11/202013,138 mi+860 mi
- 23/11/202013,138 mi
- 16/12/202114,176 mi+1,038 mi
- 18/12/202114,204 mi+28 mi
- 03/01/202315,299 mi+1,095 mi
- 13/01/202315,353 mi+54 mi
- 16/01/202416,611 mi+1,258 mi
- 25/10/202423,280 mi+6,669 mi
- 01/10/202525,428 mi+2,148 mi
- 28/09/202629,181 mi+3,753 mi
- 28/09/202629,181 mi
Average of roughly 1,914 miles per year across 20 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: Average
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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
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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