2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · FV09 OLP
2009 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 87,559 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV09 OLP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 87,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV09 OLP 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 (FV09 OLP) between July 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
FV09 OLP Mileage History
- 03/07/201229,540 mi
- 13/03/201331,385 mi+1,845 mi
- 01/03/201439,513 mi+8,128 mi
- 01/03/201439,513 mi
- 16/02/201543,814 mi+4,301 mi
- 19/02/201543,820 mi+6 mi
- 31/05/201649,603 mi+5,783 mi
- 07/06/201751,817 mi+2,214 mi
- 07/06/201855,808 mi+3,991 mi
- 23/05/201959,987 mi+4,179 mi
- 29/07/202063,538 mi+3,551 mi
- 20/07/202167,128 mi+3,590 mi
- 20/07/202167,128 mi
- 12/07/202272,918 mi+5,790 mi
- 19/07/202273,026 mi+108 mi
- 26/07/202377,319 mi+4,293 mi
- 26/07/202377,379 mi+60 mi
- 04/08/202377,351 mi-28 mi
- 05/08/202481,394 mi+4,043 mi
- 05/08/202481,394 mi
- 04/08/202583,767 mi+2,373 mi
- 09/08/202583,813 mi+46 mi
- 31/07/202687,503 mi+3,690 mi
- 04/08/202687,559 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 4,119 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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Internal ABS module faults trigger warning lights and are a common MOT failure on Corsa D.
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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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