2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DU09 UVB
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 90,538 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,538 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.
DU09 UVB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 90,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU09 UVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (DU09 UVB) between March 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
DU09 UVB Mileage History
- 30/03/201231,557 mi
- 29/03/201342,234 mi+10,677 mi
- 29/03/201454,575 mi+12,341 mi
- 16/03/201567,244 mi+12,669 mi
- 09/04/201668,325 mi+1,081 mi
- 08/04/201769,107 mi+782 mi
- 21/04/201869,570 mi+463 mi
- 30/03/201971,016 mi+1,446 mi
- 08/04/202074,036 mi+3,020 mi
- 12/04/202176,428 mi+2,392 mi
- 25/04/202279,878 mi+3,450 mi
- 14/04/202381,601 mi+1,723 mi
- 08/03/202484,330 mi+2,729 mi
- 08/03/202484,330 mi
- 27/02/202587,720 mi+3,390 mi
- 09/03/202690,538 mi+2,818 mi
Average of roughly 4,231 miles per year across 16 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
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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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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