2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DV09 XRZ
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 107,946 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV09 XRZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 107,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV09 XRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (DV09 XRZ) between March 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DV09 XRZ Mileage History
- 14/03/201249,283 mi
- 15/03/201249,283 mi
- 12/03/201370,339 mi+21,056 mi
- 28/10/201372,203 mi+1,864 mi
- 03/01/201472,206 mi+3 mi
- 07/01/201575,440 mi+3,234 mi
- 06/01/201677,097 mi+1,657 mi
- 19/12/201678,585 mi+1,488 mi
- 27/12/201780,053 mi+1,468 mi
- 28/12/201881,377 mi+1,324 mi
- 29/12/201881,377 mi
- 23/12/201982,500 mi+1,123 mi
- 23/12/201982,500 mi
- 25/09/202083,191 mi+691 mi
- 25/09/202083,191 mi
- 23/10/202184,593 mi+1,402 mi
- 23/10/202184,593 mi
- 04/07/202290,699 mi+6,106 mi
- 04/07/202290,699 mi
- 07/07/202395,866 mi+5,167 mi
- 26/06/202498,245 mi+2,379 mi
- 24/07/202498,254 mi+9 mi
- 18/07/2025104,896 mi+6,642 mi
- 20/07/2026107,946 mi+3,050 mi
Average of roughly 4,088 miles per year across 24 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: Good
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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
The blower resistor and connector can overheat or melt, leaving the fan only working on one speed or not at all.
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