2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DN59 BZE
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 87,719 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DN59 BZE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2022
- 87,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN59 BZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (DN59 BZE) between March 2012 and May 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DN59 BZE Mileage History
- 12/03/201222,746 mi
- 16/03/201336,725 mi+13,979 mi
- 16/03/201336,726 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201447,948 mi+11,222 mi
- 17/03/201447,948 mi
- 24/02/201556,595 mi+8,647 mi
- 24/02/201556,595 mi
- 02/04/201669,279 mi+12,684 mi
- 19/04/201774,494 mi+5,215 mi
- 25/06/201874,710 mi+216 mi
- 25/06/201874,710 mi
- 28/05/201981,032 mi+6,322 mi
- 28/05/201981,034 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/202087,267 mi+6,233 mi
- 16/12/202087,269 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/202287,719 mi+450 mi
- 12/05/202287,719 mi
Average of roughly 6,391 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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