2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DU59 FUG
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 73,914 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU59 FUG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 73,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU59 FUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (DU59 FUG) between August 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (30 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DU59 FUG Mileage History
- 29/08/201220,077 mi
- 30/08/201327,917 mi+7,840 mi
- 02/09/201327,302 mi-615 mi
- 01/09/201432,485 mi+5,183 mi
- 04/09/201432,489 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/201537,615 mi+5,126 mi
- 04/09/201537,615 mi
- 15/08/201640,828 mi+3,213 mi
- 01/09/201743,399 mi+2,571 mi
- 01/09/201743,399 mi
- 29/08/201845,211 mi+1,812 mi
- 30/08/201845,211 mi
- 22/08/201952,138 mi+6,927 mi
- 28/08/202060,825 mi+8,687 mi
- 02/09/202060,964 mi+139 mi
- 24/08/202164,485 mi+3,521 mi
- 28/08/202164,489 mi+4 mi
- 31/08/202266,236 mi+1,747 mi
- 31/08/202368,438 mi+2,202 mi
- 23/12/202470,858 mi+2,420 mi
- 06/02/202570,886 mi+28 mi
- 23/02/202673,914 mi+3,028 mi
Average of roughly 3,992 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Good
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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