2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DU59 FWR
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 81,934 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU59 FWR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 81,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU59 FWR 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 FWR) between August 2012 and May 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened coil spring base (5.3.3 (b)”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DU59 FWR Mileage History
- 27/08/201230,914 mi
- 20/06/201338,890 mi+7,976 mi
- 20/06/201338,890 mi
- 19/06/201440,892 mi+2,002 mi
- 19/06/201440,897 mi+5 mi
- 17/06/201542,785 mi+1,888 mi
- 17/06/201542,785 mi
- 16/06/201644,836 mi+2,051 mi
- 15/06/201746,985 mi+2,149 mi
- 15/06/201746,985 mi
- 14/06/201849,135 mi+2,150 mi
- 10/06/201951,901 mi+2,766 mi
- 10/06/201951,901 mi
- 01/06/202054,179 mi+2,278 mi
- 01/06/202054,179 mi
- 14/06/202158,552 mi+4,373 mi
- 15/06/202158,552 mi
- 07/06/202270,666 mi+12,114 mi
- 07/06/202270,666 mi
- 25/04/202377,500 mi+6,834 mi
- 22/04/202481,932 mi+4,432 mi
- 10/05/202481,934 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,360 miles per year across 22 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: Below Average
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- Heater resistor and wiring failureModerate
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