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2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · FL09 WVP

FL09 WVP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 10/08/2009. Recorded mileage 114,329 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2009 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/03/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
114,329 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1248cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Vauxhall Corsa presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent test on 8 March 2025 at 114,329 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the only blemishes being two administrative failures on 23 January 2023 at 93,577 miles and 8 March 2025 at 114,329 miles, both showing no defects recorded. These entries suggest clerical or process issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, and the vehicle has carried a clean advisory sheet throughout. Annual mileage sits at a reasonable 6,725 miles given the car's 2009 registration, reflecting typical use for a 17-year-old hatchback. The odometer moved from 93,581 miles at the January 2023 pass to 103,494 miles by March 2024, then to 114,329 miles by March 2025. That equates to roughly 10,000 miles in the first interval and 10,800 in the second, a slight rise above the lifetime average but no cause for concern. A two-month gap separates the January 2023 fail and the March 2024 pass, with no test logged in between, which is unremarkable for a private owner. The absence of recorded advisories across every test means the tester logged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, failing brake discs, or exhaust issues at the time of examination. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the subframe and sills for corrosion, given the vehicle's age and the fact that MOT cleanliness does not guarantee freedom from developing rust. Check the front coil springs and rear trailing arm bushes for fatigue, as these are common Corsa weak points that can escape a brief test bay check. The duplicate failure entries with zero defects imply the previous owner accepted minor workshop inconvenience without deferring essential work. No recurring mechanical fault emerges from the data. The car's history supports a verdict of consistent, if unremarkable, upkeep with no warning signs for the used-car buyer.

FL09 WVP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
  • 114,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FL09 WVP Mileage History

  1. 23/01/202393,577 mi
  2. 25/01/202393,581 mi+4 mi
  3. 19/03/2024103,494 mi+9,913 mi
  4. 08/03/2025114,329 mi+10,835 mi
  5. 08/03/2025114,329 mi

Average of roughly 9,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FL09 WVP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 2009 Vauxhall Corsa (FL09 WVP) between January 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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