2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · DY09 KHH
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 120,584 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY09 KHH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 120,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY09 KHH 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 (DY09 KHH) between February 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
DY09 KHH Mileage History
- 25/02/201223,559 mi
- 16/02/201333,526 mi+9,967 mi
- 10/03/201444,410 mi+10,884 mi
- 30/03/201558,410 mi+14,000 mi
- 30/03/201558,410 mi
- 14/03/201668,977 mi+10,567 mi
- 21/03/201781,057 mi+12,080 mi
- 21/03/201781,057 mi
- 04/04/201892,635 mi+11,578 mi
- 06/04/201892,636 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/201997,682 mi+5,046 mi
- 30/03/201997,682 mi
- 18/03/2020104,399 mi+6,717 mi
- 29/03/2021108,719 mi+4,320 mi
- 06/04/2022112,543 mi+3,824 mi
- 31/03/2023114,992 mi+2,449 mi
- 31/03/2023114,992 mi
- 04/04/2024119,091 mi+4,099 mi
- 04/04/2024119,091 mi
- 22/04/2025120,009 mi+918 mi
- 22/04/2025120,009 mi
- 17/04/2026120,584 mi+575 mi
Average of roughly 6,861 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: Average
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- ABS pump failureSerious
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- 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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