2010 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DY10 SLZ
2010 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 120,835 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY10 SLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 120,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY10 SLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Corsa (DY10 SLZ) between August 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Registration plate insecure DAMAGE (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
DY10 SLZ Mileage History
- 03/08/2022103,357 mi
- 20/10/2023112,319 mi+8,962 mi
- 17/01/2024112,375 mi+56 mi
- 22/01/2025120,832 mi+8,457 mi
- 29/01/2025120,835 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,014 miles per year across 5 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
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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